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蘵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘵zhíPhysalis angulatax, 22 strokes, radical 艹
蘵zhīPhysalis angulatax, 22 strokes, radical 艹
zhī(zhi1)
primary
T1
  1. 1Physalis angulata
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March 24, 2026

蘵zhī(zhi1)

The character 蘵 (zhī) refers to the plant Physalis angulata, commonly known as 'cutleaf groundcherry.' It is often found in tropical regions and is known for its distinctive fruit encased in a papery husk. This character is used in botanical contexts and may not be widely recognized outside of specific fields of study.

Strokes22Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants, including Physalis angulata, are often used for their medicinal properties. Understanding such terms can provide insight into traditional practices and beliefs in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vibrant plant with bright fruit tucked inside a delicate, paper-like shell. The character 蘵 has a radical that resembles a plant (艹), hinting at its botanical meaning, and the pronunciation 'zhī' can be remembered by thinking of 'growing' ('zhī' sounds like 'she' in English, and you can visualize a gardener nurturing the plant).

Meanings of 蘵

zhī(zhi1)
primary
1Physalis angulata
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About 蘵

蘵Simplified
22Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蘵

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in scientific or botanical discussions. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion for learners. Remember that botanical terms often have specific collocations, so ensure you pair it correctly with contextually relevant words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蘵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enrich your understanding of botanical terms as you progress. Students at higher levels (HSK 5 and beyond) should focus on learning vocabulary related to nature and science, as it expands their language use in specialized areas.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 蘵 with similar-sounding characters or mistakenly use it in casual conversation, where it is inappropriate. For example, saying '我喜欢蘵' (I like 蘵) in a casual setting would be incorrect; instead, use it in a proper botanical discussion.

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Pronunciation of 蘵

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Etymology of 蘵

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)職
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Case file: 蘵

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蘵?

Decomposition of 蘵

IDS Structure⿱艹職
蘵Full Character
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艹cao3
top
職zhi2
bottom
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How to say Physalis angulata in Chinese

“Physalis angulata” in Chinese is蘵zhí

The character 蘵 (zhī) refers to the plant Physalis angulata, commonly known as 'cutleaf groundcherry.' It is often found in tropical regions and is known for its distinctive fruit encased in a papery husk. This character is used in botanical contexts and may not be widely recognized outside of specific fields of study.

When to use 蘵

This character is primarily used in scientific or botanical discussions. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to confusion for learners. Remember that botanical terms often have specific collocations, so ensure you pair it correctly with contextually relevant words.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 蘵 with similar-sounding characters or mistakenly use it in casual conversation, where it is inappropriate. For example, saying '我喜欢蘵' (I like 蘵) in a casual setting would be incorrect; instead, use it in a proper botanical discussion.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蘵

蘵 refers to the plant Physalis angulata, known for its unique fruit.

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