薚 (tāng) - A character used in the word 蓈薚 (láng & also appears in classical texts as a plant
薚 · tāng
A character used in the word 蓈薚 (láng tāng), referring to a type of valerian plant (Valeriana officinalis);
also appears in classical texts as a plant name.
A character used in the word 蓈薚 (lángalso appears in classical texts as a plant
Usage highlights
蓈薚valerian plantherbal medicinebotanical name
Synonyms
- 缬草— valerian (more common modern term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The medicinal herb valerian is called 蓈薚 (láng tāng) in some classical texts.
- This character appears in ancient botanical references (薚).
- Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized contexts (薚).
Collocations
- láng tāng(蓈薚)
- valerian plant(薚草)
- herbal medicine(薚药)
- botanical name(薚名)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily appears in classical Chinese botanical and medicinal texts.
- Extremely rare in modern usage, mainly of interest to scholars of classical Chinese.