蘐 (xuān) - Daylily — refers to Hemerocallis fulva, a flowering & symbol of motherhood in Chinese culture.

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蘐 · xuān

Daylily — refers to Hemerocallis fulva, a flowering plant whose buds are used as a vegetable in Chinese cuisine;

symbol of motherhood in Chinese culture.

Daylily — refers to Hemerocallis fulva, a floweringsymbol of motherhood in Chinese culture.

Usage highlights

Daylily vegetablePlanting dayliliesDried daylilyDaylily flowerDaylily symbolismMother's daylily

Synonyms

  • 萱— Alternative form of 蘐, daylily
  • 谖— Ancient form of 蘐, daylily
  • 黄花菜— Daylily vegetable (common name)
  • 金针菜— Golden needle vegetable (another common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She planted daylilies in her garden (种蘐).
  • Daylily buds are used in cooking (蘐菜).
  • The daylily symbolizes maternal love (母爱之蘐).
  • This dish contains dried daylilies (干蘐).

Collocations

  • Daylily vegetable(蘐菜)
  • Planting daylilies(种蘐)
  • Dried daylily(干蘐)
  • Daylily flower(蘐花)
  • Daylily symbolism(蘐象征)
  • Mother's daylily(母亲蘐)

Idioms

  • Daylily forgets sorrow(蘐忘忧)
  • The daylily of the northern hall(北堂蘐)
  • Planting daylilies for mother(种蘐奉母)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, daylilies symbolize motherhood and filial piety.
  • The plant is associated with the 'North Hall' (北堂) where mothers resided, hence 'daylily hall' became a poetic reference to one's mother.
  • Daylily buds have been consumed as a vegetable in China for over 2,000 years.
  • The name 蘐忘忧 means 'daylily forgets sorrow,' reflecting the plant's association with comfort and consolation.

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