蘻 (jì) - A type of plant, specifically the Chinese clematis

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jì ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘻 · jì

A type of plant, specifically the Chinese clematis (Clematis chinensis), a climbing vine with medicinal properties used in traditional Chinese medicine.

A type of plant, specifically the Chinese clematis

Usage highlights

Chinese clematisclematis rootclematis vinewild clematisclematis herb

Synonyms

  • 威灵仙— Clematis root (more common name for the same medicinal plant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The herbalist gathered clematis roots (蘻根) for the preparation.
  • This formula contains Chinese clematis (中药蘻).
  • The clematis vine (蘻藤) grows along the forest edge.

Collocations

  • Chinese clematis(中药蘻)
  • clematis root(蘻根)
  • clematis vine(蘻藤)
  • wild clematis(野蘻)
  • clematis herb(蘻草)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese herbal medicine.
  • Used historically for treating various ailments including pain and inflammation.
  • The character is rare in modern usage and primarily appears in botanical or medicinal contexts.

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