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荭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
荭hóngherbx, 9 strokes, radical 艹
hóng(hong2)hong T2
  1. 1herb
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March 24, 2026

荭(葒)hóng(hong2)

The character 荭 (hóng) refers to a type of herb, often associated with medicinal or culinary uses in Chinese culture. It is commonly found in contexts related to traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, where various herbs are valued for their health benefits and flavors.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, herbs are integral to traditional medicine, which emphasizes natural remedies. The use of herbs like 荭 reflects the deep-rooted belief in the healing properties of nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a lush green field filled with herbs, the 'hóng' sound echoing as you walk through it. The character 荭 has the radical '艹' (plant) on top, representing its connection to plants and herbs, while the bottom part sounds like 'hóng', helping you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 荭

hóng(hong2)
1herb
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About 荭

荭Simplified
葒Traditional
9Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 荭

Usage Notes

Be aware that 荭 may not be frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more common in specialized contexts like herbal medicine. Make sure to pronounce it with the second tone (hóng) to avoid confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 荭 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, its connection to other words related to plants and herbs can help learners expand their vocabulary. Focus on related terms like 草 (cǎo - grass) and 药 (yào - medicine) to build a broader understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 荭 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'hǎng' instead of 'hóng' can lead to misunderstanding. Always remember the correct pronunciation to convey the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 荭

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)红
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Origin

荭 = 艹 + 红. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 荭

IDS Structure⿱艹红
荭Full character
=
艹cao3
top
红Hong2
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 荭?

How to say herb in Chinese

“herb” in Chinese is荭hóng

The character 荭 (hóng) refers to a type of herb, often associated with medicinal or culinary uses in Chinese culture. It is commonly found in contexts related to traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, where various herbs are valued for their health benefits and flavors.

When to use 荭

Be aware that 荭 may not be frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more common in specialized contexts like herbal medicine. Make sure to pronounce it with the second tone (hóng) to avoid confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 荭 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'hǎng' instead of 'hóng' can lead to misunderstanding. Always remember the correct pronunciation to convey the intended meaning.

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Word Family of 荭

Words containing this character1
荭hóngherb葒

Frequently Asked Questions about 荭

荭 specifically refers to a certain type of herb, while other characters like 草 (cǎo) can refer to grass in general or other types of herbs.

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