藸 (chú) - Pigweed — refers to various plants in the & also used in some plant names.

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Pigweed — refers to various plants in the pigweed family (Amaranthaceae), often considered weeds;

also used in some plant names.

Pigweed — refers to various plants in thealso used in some plant names.

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Synonyms

  • 藸草— pigweed (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The field was overgrown with pigweed (藸草).
  • Some species of pigweed are edible (可食用的藸).
  • Farmers work to control pigweed growth (控制藸的生长).

Collocations

  • pigweed(藸草)
  • pigweed plant(藸植物)
  • control pigweed(控制藸)
  • pigweed growth(藸生长)
  • edible pigweed(可食藸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically referenced in classical texts as a common weed or wild plant.
  • In agricultural contexts, often viewed as an undesirable plant competing with crops.

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