薥 (shǔ) - A type of water lily or lotus, specifically

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薥 · shǔ

A type of water lily or lotus, specifically referring to the yellow water lily (Nuphar pumilum).

A type of water lily or lotus, specifically

Usage highlights

Yellow water lily薥 flowerWater 薥薥 pond薥 leaf薥 root

Synonyms

  • 萍蓬草— Yellow water lily (alternative name)
  • 睡莲— Water lily (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellow water lily (薥葵) blooms in the pond.
  • We saw beautiful 薥 flowers in the botanical garden.
  • This painting depicts a pond with 薥 lilies.

Collocations

  • Yellow water lily(薥葵)
  • 薥 flower(薥花)
  • Water 薥(水薥)
  • 薥 pond(薥池)
  • 薥 leaf(薥叶)
  • 薥 root(薥根)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 薥 refers to a specific type of water lily with yellow flowers, less commonly referenced than the more famous lotus (莲).
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and herbology, various parts of water plants like 薥 may have been used for medicinal purposes.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing aquatic flora and garden landscapes.

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