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March 24, 2026
葙xiāng(xiang1)
The character 葙 (xiāng) refers to a type of flowering plant known as feather cockscomb or Celosia argentea. It is often recognized for its bright, feather-like blooms and is commonly used in gardens and floral arrangements. In traditional Chinese medicine, it may also be associated with certain health benefits.
Strokes12Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flowers like the cockscomb are often used in festivals and celebrations due to their vibrant colors and unique shapes, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a colorful feather (representing the word's meaning) atop a comb (the 'cockscomb' part). The character 葙 has a plant radical (艹) on top, indicating its botanical nature, and 'xiāng' sounds like 'sing,' which you might do when admiring a beautiful flower.
Meanings of 葙
xiāng(xiang1)
1feather cockscomb; Celosia argentea
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葙Simplified
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艹Radical
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AI Study Notes for 葙
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a colorful feather (representing the word's meaning) atop a comb (the 'cockscomb' part). The character 葙 has a plant radical (艹) on top, indicating its botanical nature, and 'xiāng' sounds like 'sing,' which you might do when admiring a beautiful flower.
Usage Notes
While 葙 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about gardening. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; pronunciation and tones are essential for clarity. Use it primarily in formal contexts related to botany.
HSK Study Tips
Although 葙 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 plant-related terms like 花 (huā, flower) and 树 (shù, tree). Focusing on plant-related vocabulary can enhance your understanding of this term's context.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, flowers like the cockscomb are often used in festivals and celebrations due to their vibrant colors and unique shapes, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 葙 with other similar characters or mispronounce it, such as saying 'jiāng' instead of 'xiāng.' Always remember it has the tone 'xiāng' to avoid confusion.
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In Chinese culture, flowers like the cockscomb are often used in festivals and celebrations due to their vibrant colors and unique shapes, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.
