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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
芘pícommon mallow; Malva sylvestrisx, 7 strokes, radical 艹
pí(pi2)pi T2
  1. 1common mallow; Malva sylvestris
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March 24, 2026

芘pí(pi2)

The character 芘 (pí) refers to the common mallow, a flowering plant known for its edible leaves and flowers. It is often found in gardens and has traditional uses in herbal medicine. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about edible plants.

Strokes7Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants including 芘 are valued for their healing properties. Common mallow has been used for centuries in herbal remedies, highlighting the importance of plants in Chinese health practices.

Memory tip

Think of the character 芘 as a mallow plant with its leaves (the radical 芽, meaning plant) spreading out. Picture a bright green plant in a sunny garden, and remember that 'pí' sounds like 'pea', which can remind you of its edible nature.

Meanings of 芘

pí(pi2)
1common mallow; Malva sylvestris
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芘Simplified
7Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 芘 with similar-sounding characters, so be mindful of pronunciation. This word is more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts rather than in casual conversation. Collocations may include phrases related to botany or herbal remedies.

HSK Study Tips

Since 芘 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students at lower levels should focus on recognizing plant-related characters. Connecting it to more commonly learned characters may help reinforce memory, such as 芽 (yá, bud) or 花 (huā, flower).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 芘 with other plant characters like 花 (huā, flower) due to similar components. It's important to remember that 芘 specifically refers to the mallow plant, not just any flower.

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Etymology of 芘

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)比
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Origin

芘 = 艹 + 比. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 芘

IDS Structure⿱艹比
芘Full character
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艹cao3
top
比Bi3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say common mallow; Malva sylvestris in Chinese

“common mallow; Malva sylvestris” in Chinese is芘pí

The character 芘 (pí) refers to the common mallow, a flowering plant known for its edible leaves and flowers. It is often found in gardens and has traditional uses in herbal medicine. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about edible plants.

When to use 芘

Learners often confuse 芘 with similar-sounding characters, so be mindful of pronunciation. This word is more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts rather than in casual conversation. Collocations may include phrases related to botany or herbal remedies.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 芘 with other plant characters like 花 (huā, flower) due to similar components. It's important to remember that 芘 specifically refers to the mallow plant, not just any flower.

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Word Family of 芘

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芘píMalva sylvestris

Frequently asked questions about 芘

It means 'common mallow', a plant known for its edible leaves and flowers.

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