(diǎn) - A type of plant & historically used to refer to a medicinal herb,

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diǎn | 15 strokes | radical:

· diǎn

A type of plant;

historically used to refer to a medicinal herb, possibly similar to plantain or another herbaceous plant.

A type of planthistorically used to refer to a medicinal herb,

Usage highlights

Medicinal herb 蕇Plant 蕇Herbal medicine 蕇DampAncient herb name

Synonyms

  • 车前草plantain (a common medicinal herb)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a medicinal herb called 蕇 (蕇).
  • This plant grows in damp areas (蕇草).
  • Herbalists sometimes use this plant (蕇 in traditional medicine).

Collocations

  • Medicinal herb 蕇(蕇草)
  • Plant 蕇()
  • Herbal medicine 蕇(蕇药)
  • Damp-growing plant(湿生蕇)
  • Ancient herb name(古名蕇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a plant name, possibly medicinal.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily of historical or botanical interest.
  • May be associated with traditional herbal medicine in historical contexts.

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