藎 (jìn) - Arthraxon grass — a type of plant & also means 'loyal', 'devoted', 'faithful' in classical usage.

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Arthraxon grass — a type of plant;

also means 'loyal', 'devoted', 'faithful' in classical usage.

Arthraxon grass — a type of plantalso means 'loyal', 'devoted', 'faithful' in classical usage.

Usage highlights

Arthraxon grassLoyal devotionFaithful ministerDevoted serviceRemaining loyal

Synonyms

  • 忠— loyal, faithful
  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 虔— devout, pious

Antonyms

  • 奸— treacherous, wicked
  • 叛— rebellious, traitorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Arthraxon grass grows in fields (藎草).
  • He showed loyal devotion to his country (忠藎).
  • This plant is used in traditional medicine (藎草 medicinal use).
  • The minister was praised for his faithfulness (藎臣).

Collocations

  • Arthraxon grass(藎草)
  • Loyal devotion(忠藎)
  • Faithful minister(藎臣)
  • Devoted service(藎忱)
  • Remaining loyal(遗藎)

Idioms

  • Loyal and devoted service(忠藎之心)
  • Faithful minister to the state(藎臣)
  • Unwavering loyalty(藎忱不渝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to Arthraxon grass, a plant used in traditional contexts.
  • In classical Chinese, extended to mean 'loyal' or 'devoted', particularly in official or ministerial contexts.
  • Used in historical texts to describe faithful service to the ruler or state.

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