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March 24, 2026
䕭qián(qian2)
The character 䕭 (qián) refers to a type of grass or vegetable, particularly associated with nettles. It is commonly used in contexts related to plants and gardening, often indicating a specific kind of vegetable used in cooking or herbal medicine.
Strokes20Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, nettles are often used for their supposed health benefits, linking the character 䕭 to cultural practices surrounding herbal remedies and natural ingredients in cooking.
Memory Tip
Imagine a patch of nettles swaying in the wind, representing the character 䕭. The grass-like appearance of the character resembles the tall, sharp leaves of nettles that can sting if touched, helping you remember both its appearance and meaning.
Meanings of 䕭
qián(qian2)
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1a kind of grass; a vegetable; nettle, Urtica
2a variety of grass
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䕭Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a patch of nettles swaying in the wind, representing the character 䕭. The grass-like appearance of the character resembles the tall, sharp leaves of nettles that can sting if touched, helping you remember both its appearance and meaning.
Usage Notes
This character is somewhat niche and may not be widely recognized outside specific horticultural or culinary contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it might be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include phrases related to cooking or herbal remedies.
HSK Study Tips
Although 䕭 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 3-4 words about plants and food. Students should focus on understanding plant-related vocabulary at this level and how they may describe or identify types of vegetables.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, nettles are often used for their supposed health benefits, linking the character 䕭 to cultural practices surrounding herbal remedies and natural ingredients in cooking.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 䕭 with similar characters that refer to different plants, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢䕭' (I like 䕭) without context might confuse a listener unfamiliar with this specific vegetable.
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Cultural Notes for 䕭
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In traditional Chinese medicine, nettles are often used for their supposed health benefits, linking the character 䕭 to cultural practices surrounding herbal remedies and natural ingredients in cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions about 䕭
You can associate the sound 'qián' with 'can' to help recall it, imagining a can of nettle soup.
It's not commonly used in daily conversation unless discussing specific plants or cooking.
Yes, look for compounds that include plant-related terms, as they can help contextualize its meaning.
