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藭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
藭qióngSichuan lovage rhizomex, 19 strokes, radical 艹
qióng(qiong2) T2
  1. 1Sichuan lovage rhizome
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March 24, 2026

藭qióng(qiong2)

The character 藭 (qióng) refers to the Sichuan lovage rhizome, a plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, particularly in Sichuan cuisine. It is valued for its unique flavor and medicinal properties, often utilized in soups and herbal remedies.

Strokes19Radical艹
Cultural Note

The use of 藭 in Sichuan cuisine highlights the region's emphasis on bold flavors and the incorporation of medicinal herbs into daily life, reflecting a deep cultural connection between food and health in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'queen' (sounds like 'qiong') standing in a 'garden' (the radical 艹 represents plants) surrounded by fragrant lovage plants. This imagery connects the character's form and sound to its meaning as a plant used in culinary and medicinal contexts.

Meanings of 藭

qióng(qiong2)
1Sichuan lovage rhizome
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About 藭

藭Simplified
19Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 藭

Usage Notes

This character is quite specialized and may not be widely recognized outside of specific culinary and herbal contexts, which could lead to misunderstandings. It’s important to use it when discussing Sichuan cuisine or traditional medicine to ensure clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 藭 is not an HSK word, understanding it can enhance knowledge of herbs and culinary terms at higher levels, especially when studying regional cuisines. Students should focus on related vocabulary in cooking and herbal medicine to broaden their comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 藭 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 药 (yào) which means 'medicine'. Always ensure proper context when using 藭.

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Etymology of 藭

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

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)窮
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Case file: 藭

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 藭

IDS Structure⿱艹窮
藭Full Character
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艹cao3
top
窮qiong2
bottom
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How to say Sichuan lovage rhizome in Chinese

“Sichuan lovage rhizome” in Chinese is藭qióng

The character 藭 (qióng) refers to the Sichuan lovage rhizome, a plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, particularly in Sichuan cuisine. It is valued for its unique flavor and medicinal properties, often utilized in soups and herbal remedies.

When to use 藭

This character is quite specialized and may not be widely recognized outside of specific culinary and herbal contexts, which could lead to misunderstandings. It’s important to use it when discussing Sichuan cuisine or traditional medicine to ensure clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 藭 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 药 (yào) which means 'medicine'. Always ensure proper context when using 藭.

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藭

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藭

It refers to the Sichuan lovage rhizome, a plant used in traditional medicine and Sichuan cooking.

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