薝 (zhān) - Part of the name for a type of

薝Tone 1

zhān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

薝 · zhān

Part of the name for a type of fragrant flower, specifically the 'oleaster' or 'daphne' plant, appearing mainly in the compound 薝蔔 (zhānbú).

Part of the name for a type of

Usage highlights

薝蔔薝蔔花薝蔔林薝蔔香
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oleaster flower (薝蔔) is known for its fragrance.
  • In Buddhist texts, the 薝蔔 flower is mentioned for its scent.
  • Gardens sometimes feature the 薝蔔 plant (薝蔔).

Collocations

  • zhānbú(薝蔔)
  • zhānbú huā(薝蔔花)
  • zhānbú lín(薝蔔林)
  • zhānbú xiāng(薝蔔香)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 薝 appears almost exclusively in the compound 薝蔔, which refers to a fragrant flower (often identified as oleaster or daphne) in classical Chinese literature.
  • In Buddhist contexts, 薝蔔 is sometimes used symbolically for purity or fragrance.

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