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莨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
莨làngJapanese belladonna; Scopolia japonican, 10 strokes, radical 艹, rank #91431, Very Hard
莨làngScopalia japonica maxinunknown, 10 strokes, radical 艹, rank #91431, Very Hard
làng(lang4) T4
  1. 1Japanese belladonna; Scopolia japonica
  2. 2Scopalia japonica maxin
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March 24, 2026
莨làng(lang4)

莨 (làng) refers to a plant commonly known as Japanese belladonna, specifically Scopolia japonica. This plant is noted for its medicinal properties but can also be toxic, making it important to understand its context in herbal medicine and cautionary uses.

Strokes10Radical艹Frequency#91431DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, plants like 莨 are often referenced for their dual nature of healing and harm, reflecting broader themes in Chinese herbal practices that emphasize balance and caution.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'long' (sounds like 'làng') vine that grows tall and spreads out, resembling the shape of the belladonna flower. Visualize someone 'longing' to reach this beautiful but dangerous plant, emphasizing its allure and toxicity.

Meanings of 莨

làng(lang4)
1Japanese belladonna; Scopolia japonica
2Scopalia japonica maxin
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About 莨

莨Simplified
10Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 莨

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'long' (sounds like 'làng') vine that grows tall and spreads out, resembling the shape of the belladonna flower. Visualize someone 'longing' to reach this beautiful but dangerous plant, emphasizing its allure and toxicity.

Usage Notes

莨 is primarily used in botanical or medicinal contexts, so it's considered formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful with the tones; the wrong tone could lead to confusion with other words. It's often used in combination with other plant names in herbal medicine.

HSK Study Tips

Although 莨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other plant-related terms that learners may encounter at higher levels. Focus on recognizing botanical terms and their uses as they relate to traditional medicine in Chinese culture.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, plants like 莨 are often referenced for their dual nature of healing and harm, reflecting broader themes in Chinese herbal practices that emphasize balance and caution.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 莨 with similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我喜欢莨' (I like 莨) in a casual context would be incorrect; it is more appropriate to use in educational or botanical discussions.

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Pronunciation of 莨

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Etymology of 莨

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)良
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 莨?

Decomposition of 莨

IDS Structure⿱艹良
莨Full Character
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艹cao3
top
良liang2
bottom
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莨

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Grammar Patterns of 莨

莨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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结果提示:复方东____菪碱注射液为一有效抗惊厥药物.

It is suggested that CSI is an effective anticonvulsive drug.

Example Sentences for 莨 (4)

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结果提示:复方东莨菪碱注射液为一有效抗惊厥药物.

jié guǒ tí shì: : fù fāng dōng làng dàng jiǎn zhù shè yè wéi yī yǒu xiào kàng jīng jué yào.

It is suggested that CSI is an effective anticonvulsive drug.
2
摘要目的设计东莨菪素合成的新工艺.

zhāi yào mù de shè jì dōng làng dàng sù hé chéng de xīn gōng yì.

OBJECTIVE To find a new way to synthesize scopoletin.
3
用的含东莨菪碱的晕车药, 儿童应慎用.

yòng de hán dōng làng dàng jiǎn de yùn chē yào, , ér tóng yīng shèn.

Patches containing the drug scopolamine, used are not recommended for children.
4
氢溴酸东莨菪碱片含量均匀度检查的意义是 什么 ?

qīng xiù suān dōng làng dàng jiǎn piàn hán liáng jūn yún dù jiǎn chá de yì yì shì shí?

Why is the content uniformity tested for the scopolamine hydrobromide tablets?

Cultural Notes for 莨

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, plants like 莨 are often referenced for their dual nature of healing and harm, reflecting broader themes in Chinese herbal practices that emphasize balance and caution.

Word Family of 莨

Words Containing This Character2
莨菪black henbane
莨làngScopalia japonica maxin
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Compound Meaning

What does 莨菪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 莨

莨 is recognized for its medicinal properties but also carries risks due to its toxicity, highlighting the importance of careful use.