薢 (xiè) - A character used primarily in the compound 薢茩 & also appears in 薢葍 (xièfú), another plant name.

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xiè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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薢 · xiè

A character used primarily in the compound 薢茩 (xiègòu), referring to a type of aquatic plant;

also appears in 薢葍 (xièfú), another plant name.

A character used primarily in the compound 薢茩also appears in 薢葍 (xièfú), another plant name.

Usage highlights

薢茩薢葍
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond was covered with 薢茩 (xiègòu).
  • Botanists study various aquatic plants including 薢茩 (xiègòu).
  • Ancient texts mention 薢葍 (xièfú) as a medicinal herb.

Collocations

  • xiègòu(薢茩)
  • xièfú(薢葍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese botanical and medical texts
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese outside specialized contexts
  • Represents the rich vocabulary for plants in traditional Chinese culture

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