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萑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
萑huángrass, hay, strawg, 11 strokes, radical 艹
萑huán(reeds)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 艹
huán(huan2) T2
  1. 1grass, hay, straw
  2. 2(reeds)
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March 24, 2026

萑huán(huan2)

The character 萑 (huán) refers to a type of grass, specifically used to denote hay, straw, or reeds. It is often found in agricultural contexts where these plants are discussed for their use in thatching roofs or as fodder for animals. In literature, it may also evoke imagery of natural landscapes where such grasses grow.

Strokes11Radical艹
Cultural Note

In rural Chinese culture, hay and straw are essential for traditional agriculture, impacting how farmers manage livestock and crops. The use of such materials in construction, like thatching roofs, reflects historical practices in harmony with nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a green field of tall grasses swaying in the wind, creating a soft 'huan' sound as they brush against one another. The character 萑 resembles a plant with its radical '艹' (grass) on top, reminding you that it relates to greenery and nature.

Meanings of 萑

huán(huan2)
1grass, hay, straw
2(reeds)
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About 萑

萑Simplified
11Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 萑

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 萑 with similar-sounding characters like 环 (huán, meaning 'ring' or 'circle') due to tonal similarities. It is generally used in formal contexts related to agriculture, so be mindful of the setting when using it. Common collocations include phrases related to farming and plant life.

HSK Study Tips

While 萑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 1 and 2 words involving nature and plants. Focus on recognizing its components, especially the grass radical, which is common in other plant-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly pronounce 萑 as 'huān' instead of 'huán', leading to confusion with other words. Always remember the third tone for correct pronunciation.

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Etymology of 萑

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)隹
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Case file: 萑

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrass
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 萑?

Decomposition of 萑

IDS Structure⿱艹隹
萑Full Character
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艹cao3
top
隹zhui1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 萑?

How to say grass, hay, straw in Chinese

“grass, hay, straw” in Chinese is萑huán

The character 萑 (huán) refers to a type of grass, specifically used to denote hay, straw, or reeds. It is often found in agricultural contexts where these plants are discussed for their use in thatching roofs or as fodder for animals. In literature, it may also evoke imagery of natural landscapes where such grasses grow.

When to use 萑

Learners often confuse 萑 with similar-sounding characters like 环 (huán, meaning 'ring' or 'circle') due to tonal similarities. It is generally used in formal contexts related to agriculture, so be mindful of the setting when using it. Common collocations include phrases related to farming and plant life.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly pronounce 萑 as 'huān' instead of 'huán', leading to confusion with other words. Always remember the third tone for correct pronunciation.

Write 萑

萑

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Word Family of 萑

Words Containing This Character1
萑huána kind of reed
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Compound Meaning

What does 萑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 萑

No, 萑 is more technical and specific to agricultural contexts, so it's not commonly used in casual conversations.

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