藀 (yíng) - A type of grass or plant mentioned in & also used in some personal names.

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yíng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

藀 · yíng

A type of grass or plant mentioned in ancient Chinese texts;

also used in some personal names.

A type of grass or plant mentioned inalso used in some personal names.

Usage highlights

Ancient plant nameRare character in namesClassical literature referenceBotanical term

Synonyms

  • 草— grass (general term)
  • 莹— lustrous, crystal (similar sound, common in names)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in ancient botanical texts (藀草).
  • It can be used in personal names (e.g., 藀藀 as a given name).
  • The character is found in classical Chinese literature (古典文献中的藀).

Collocations

  • Ancient plant name(藀草)
  • Rare character in names(名字中的藀)
  • Classical literature reference(古典文献中的藀)
  • Botanical term(植物学术语藀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese botanical and medical texts as a plant name.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and name enthusiasts.
  • Sometimes used in creative names for its unique visual appearance and classical feel.

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