薕 (lián) - A type of reed or rush plant, often & historically used in names of plants like Miscanthus

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lián ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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薕 · lián

A type of reed or rush plant, often found in wetlands;

historically used in names of plants like Miscanthus or similar grasses.

A type of reed or rush plant, oftenhistorically used in names of plants like Miscanthus

Usage highlights

reed plantmarsh reedMiscanthus grasswetland vegetationrush mat

Synonyms

  • 芦苇— reed (common wetland plant)
  • 芒— Miscanthus (a type of grass)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wetland was covered with reeds (薕草).
  • Miscanthus is a genus of grasses (芒属薕类).
  • Ancient texts mention 薕 as a marsh plant (沼泽植物).

Collocations

  • reed plant(薕草)
  • marsh reed(沼泽薕)
  • Miscanthus grass(芒薕)
  • wetland vegetation(湿地薕类)
  • rush mat(薕席)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 薕 appears in classical Chinese texts as a plant name, often associated with wetlands.
  • It is not a common character in modern usage but retains botanical significance.

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