麱 (fū) - Bran — the husk of wheat or other

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fū ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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麱 · fū

Bran — the husk of wheat or other grains, often used as animal feed or in traditional Chinese medicine.

Bran — the husk of wheat or other

Usage highlights

Wheat branBran flourBran feedBran breadRice branBran oil

Synonyms

  • 麸— wheat bran (more common modern form)
  • 糠— chaff, bran (general term for grain husks)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wheat bran is used as animal feed (麸皮饲料).
  • This traditional medicine contains wheat bran (中药含麸皮).
  • Bran bread is healthier than white bread (麸皮面包).

Collocations

  • Wheat bran(麦麸)
  • Bran flour(麸皮面粉)
  • Bran feed(麸皮饲料)
  • Bran bread(麸皮面包)
  • Rice bran(米麸)
  • Bran oil(麸油)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 麱 is an ancient variant of 麸, primarily used in historical texts and traditional medicine.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, wheat bran was used for its nutritional and therapeutic properties.
  • The character reflects ancient agricultural practices where grain byproducts were valued.

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