蘅 (héng) - Fragrant plant — refers to a type of & used in classical literature and names for its

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héng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘅 · héng

Fragrant plant — refers to a type of aromatic herb, often identified as Asarum or similar fragrant plants;

used in classical literature and names for its elegant and refined connotation.

Fragrant plant — refers to a type ofused in classical literature and names for its

Usage highlights

Du HengHeng WuHeng XiangHeng CaoHeng YuanHeng Zhi

Synonyms

  • 芷— angelica (another fragrant plant)
  • 兰— orchid (symbol of elegance)
  • 蕙— a type of orchid (refined fragrance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was filled with the scent of fragrant herbs (蘅芜).
  • She chose the name Heng for its classical elegance (蘅).
  • In ancient texts, Du Heng is mentioned as a fragrant plant (杜蘅).

Collocations

  • Du Heng (杜蘅) — a fragrant plant
  • Heng Wu (蘅芜) — fragrant herbs
  • Heng Xiang (蘅香) — fragrance of Heng
  • Heng Cao (蘅草) — Heng grass
  • Heng Yuan (蘅苑) — garden of Heng
  • aromatic plants(Heng Zhi (蘅芷) — Heng and Zhi)

Idioms

  • Fragrant herbs and orchids(蘅芷清芬)
  • Du Heng and autumn orchid(杜蘅秋兰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature, such as in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', where it symbolizes elegance and refinement.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to represent fragrant plants and natural beauty.
  • Considered a refined character for names, evoking classical scholarship and natural elegance.

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