(mén) - A type of fern or mushroom & an ancient name for a type of grain

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mén | 29 strokes | radical:

· mén

A type of fern or mushroom;

an ancient name for a type of grain or millet;

extremely rare and archaic character.

A type of fern or mushrooman ancient name for a type of grainextremely rare and archaic character.

Usage highlights

Rare plant nameAncient grain referenceBotanical termArchaic character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a plant called 虋 (虋).
  • This character appears in botanical descriptions (虋).
  • It refers to a type of fern in classical literature (虋).

Collocations

  • Rare plant name()
  • Ancient grain reference()
  • Botanical term()
  • Archaic character()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most complex characters in Chinese with 29 strokes in traditional form.
  • Primarily appears in ancient texts and botanical references.
  • Considered an extreme example of character complexity in Chinese writing.

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