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藿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
藿huòbetony, bishop's wort; lophanthus rugosusn, 19 strokes, radical 艹, rank #94052, Very Hard
藿huòbeansunknown, 19 strokes, radical 艹, rank #94052, Very Hard
huò(huo4) T4
  1. 1betony, bishop's wort; lophanthus rugosus
  2. 2beans
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March 24, 2026

藿huò(huo4)

The character 藿 (huò) refers to a type of plant known as betony or bishop's wort, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It can also denote Lophanthus rugosus, a specific herb in the mint family. Its usage is primarily found in botanical contexts, particularly when discussing medicinal plants or traditional remedies.

Strokes19Radical艹Frequency#94052DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 藿 are valued for their healing properties, reflecting the cultural significance of herbal remedies in Chinese health practices. Festivals and practices often highlight the importance of these plants in maintaining well-being.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bush' (the component '艹' for plants) where wise monks (the sound 'huò') gather to discuss herbal remedies. The character 藿 visually resembles a bush with its leafy radical, helping you remember its connection to plants.

Meanings of 藿

huò(huo4)
1betony, bishop's wort; lophanthus rugosus
2beans
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About 藿

藿Simplified
19Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 藿

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts related to herbal medicine, so it may not be familiar to casual speakers. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding terms or using it inappropriately in everyday conversation. Be sure to practice the correct tone to avoid miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

While 藿 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to other vocabulary concerning plants and herbs that may appear in higher levels. Focus on understanding related terms and their applications in discussions about health and wellness.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 藿 (huò) with similar plant names, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我买了藿' (I bought huò) without specifying its context can cause confusion, as it may not be clear which plant is meant.

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Etymology of 藿

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

herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)霍
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Case file: 藿

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 藿?

Decomposition of 藿

IDS Structure⿱艹霍
藿Full Character
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艹cao3
top
霍Huo4
bottom
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How to say betony, bishop's wort; lophanthus rugosus in Chinese

“betony, bishop's wort; lophanthus rugosus” in Chinese is藿huò

The character 藿 (huò) refers to a type of plant known as betony or bishop's wort, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It can also denote Lophanthus rugosus, a specific herb in the mint family. Its usage is primarily found in botanical contexts, particularly when discussing medicinal plants or traditional remedies.

When to use 藿

This term is often used in formal contexts related to herbal medicine, so it may not be familiar to casual speakers. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding terms or using it inappropriately in everyday conversation. Be sure to practice the correct tone to avoid miscommunication.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 藿 (huò) with similar plant names, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我买了藿' (I bought huò) without specifying its context can cause confusion, as it may not be clear which plant is meant.

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藿

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Word Family of 藿

Words Containing This Character3
藿香wrinkled giant hyssop
淫羊藿Epimedium, genus of herbaceous flowering plant, cultivated in the Far East as aphrodisiac
藿huòbeans
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Compound Meaning

What does 藿香 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 藿

It is primarily used for its medicinal properties, particularly in treating various ailments.

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