Is 藋 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 藋 is a rare character primarily found in classical texts and botanical contexts. It is not commonly used in modern everyday language.

What kind of plant does 藋 refer to?

藋 refers to plants in the Polygonum genus, commonly known as knotweeds or smartweeds, which are often found in wetland areas.

Would 藋 be suitable for a personal name?

Generally not recommended due to its obscurity and association with common weeds, though it could work in very specific botanical or literary contexts.

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藋 · diào

A type of plant, specifically referring to the knotweed or smartweed plant (Polygonum species), often found in wetlands.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

Knotweed plantPolygonum speciesSmartweed thicketMarsh knotweedMedicinal polygonum

Synonyms

蓼— knotweed, smartweed (similar wetland plant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The marsh was filled with knotweed plants (藋草).
Some Polygonum species are used in traditional medicine (藋类植物).
The field was overgrown with smartweed (藋丛).

Collocations

Knotweed plant(藋草)
Polygonum species(藋类)
Smartweed thicket(藋丛)
Marsh knotweed(泽藋)
Medicinal polygonum(药藋)

Cultural background

FAQ

藋 appears in classical Chinese texts describing wetland vegetation.
The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in botanical contexts.
Some Polygonum species have traditional medicinal uses in Chinese herbology.

藋 (diào) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the