藫 (tán) - A type of seaweed or algae & also refers to a kind of moss or

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tán ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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藫 · tán

A type of seaweed or algae;

also refers to a kind of moss or lichen.

A type of seaweed or algaealso refers to a kind of moss or

Usage highlights

SeaweedRock mossAlgaeMoss plantLichens

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The seaweed (藫) is used in traditional medicine.
  • He studied marine algae (海藫).
  • The rock was covered with moss (石藫).

Collocations

  • Seaweed(海藫)
  • Rock moss(石藫)
  • Algae(藫类)
  • Moss plant(藫植)
  • Lichens(地藫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of marine or aquatic plant.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits.

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