蕑 (jiān) - Jian — refers to a type of fragrant & also used in classical texts as a variant

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jiān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

蕑 · jiān

Jian — refers to a type of fragrant plant, likely the Chinese thoroughwort (Eupatorium);

also used in classical texts as a variant of 蕳.

Jian — refers to a type of fragrantalso used in classical texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Thoroughwort plantFragrant thoroughwortJian plantJian herbJian variant

Synonyms

  • 蕳— variant form with similar meaning
  • 兰草— orchid grass (similar fragrant plant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thoroughwort plant (蕑草) has fragrant leaves.
  • In ancient texts, it appears as a variant character (蕑 as variant of 蕳).
  • The plant grows in moist, shady areas (蕑草生长在阴湿处).

Collocations

  • Thoroughwort plant(蕑草)
  • Fragrant thoroughwort(香蕑)
  • Jian plant(蕑)
  • Jian herb(蕑)
  • Jian variant(蕑 as variant)

Idioms

  • Not found in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese botanical texts as a name for a fragrant plant.
  • Used as a variant character for 蕳 in some historical contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical and botanical interest.

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