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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
莸yóuCaryopteris divaricatag, 10 strokes, radical 艹
yóu(you2)you T2
  1. 1Caryopteris divaricata
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March 24, 2026

莸(蕕)yóu(you2)

The character 莸 (yóu) refers specifically to the plant Caryopteris divaricata, known for its ornamental value and aromatic properties. It is commonly used in gardening and traditional medicine, particularly in contexts emphasizing its beauty and fragrance.

Strokes10Radical艹
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, plants like 莸 are often celebrated for their aesthetic qualities in gardens and their roles in traditional medicine, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human life.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful garden where the fragrant flowers of the 莸 plant bloom, enticing you to take a deep breath (yóu sounds like 'you'). The character itself has the radical for 'plant' (艹) on top, reminding you that it relates to a type of flower or herb.

Meanings of 莸

yóu(you2)
1Caryopteris divaricata
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About 莸

莸Simplified
蕕Traditional
10Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts like botany or horticulture. Learners should be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring the second tone is clear, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 莸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for learners at higher levels interested in botany or gardening. Connecting it with related plant terms can enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 莸 with other similar-sounding plant names. For instance, mistakenly using the character for 'flower' (花) instead of 莸 when discussing this specific plant would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 莸

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)犹
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Origin

莸 = 艹 + 犹. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 莸

IDS Structure⿱艹犹
莸Full character
=
艹cao3
top
犹you2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say Caryopteris divaricata in Chinese

“Caryopteris divaricata” in Chinese is莸yóu

The character 莸 (yóu) refers specifically to the plant Caryopteris divaricata, known for its ornamental value and aromatic properties. It is commonly used in gardening and traditional medicine, particularly in contexts emphasizing its beauty and fragrance.

When to use 莸

This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts like botany or horticulture. Learners should be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring the second tone is clear, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 莸 with other similar-sounding plant names. For instance, mistakenly using the character for 'flower' (花) instead of 莸 when discussing this specific plant would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 莸

Words containing this character1
莸yóuCaryopteris divaricata蕕

Frequently asked questions about 莸

莸 translates to Caryopteris divaricata, a type of flowering plant.

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