(máo) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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máo | 19 strokes | radical:

· máo

A type of plant, specifically referring to the water plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica) or related species.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

water plantain鶜 plant鶜 herb鶜 root鶜 leaf

Synonyms

  • 泽泻water plantain (more common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water plantain (鶜) grows in wetlands.
  • Traditional medicine uses this herb (鶜).
  • The pond was filled with water plantains (鶜).

Collocations

  • water plantain()
  • 鶜 plant(鶜草)
  • 鶜 herb(鶜药)
  • 鶜 root(鶜根)
  • 鶜 leaf(鶜叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鶜 is a rare character primarily used in botanical contexts.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing medicinal plants.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, water plantain was used for its diuretic properties.

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