(yǐn) - A type of plant, possibly referring to a & obscure character with limited usage.

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yǐn | 19 strokes | radical:

· yǐn

A type of plant, possibly referring to a fern or similar vegetation;

obscure character with limited usage.

A type of plant, possibly referring to aobscure character with limited usage.

Usage highlights

Yin plantYin fernAncient yinBotanical yin

Synonyms

  • fern (more common term for similar plants)
  • hidden, concealed (phonetically similar common character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a plant called yin (蘟).
  • This character appears in botanical descriptions (蘟类植物).
  • Rarely used in modern contexts (古书中的蘟).

Collocations

  • Yin plant()
  • Yin fern(蘟蕨)
  • Ancient yin(古蘟)
  • Botanical yin(植物蘟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical texts.
  • Likely refers to a specific type of fern or other plant species.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming contexts.

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