蘬 (kuī) - Ancient name for a type of plant, possibly & also used as a surname in ancient times.

蘬Tone 1

kuī ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘬 · kuī

Ancient name for a type of plant, possibly referring to a large fern or similar vegetation;

also used as a surname in ancient times.

Ancient name for a type of plant, possiblyalso used as a surname in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Ancient plant nameRare characterClassical referenceBotanical term
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 蘬 plant (蘬).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese herbals (本草纲目).
  • Some scholars identify 蘬 as a type of large fern (大型蕨类植物).

Collocations

  • Ancient plant name(古植物名)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Classical reference(古籍记载)
  • Botanical term(植物学术语)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found using this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and herbals, indicating its use as a plant name in classical times.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.
  • The complex structure reflects the descriptive nature of many ancient plant names in Chinese.

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