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蒌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒌lóuArtemisia stellerianax, 12 strokes, radical 艹
蒌lóuArthemisia vulgarisunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
蒌lóupiper betelunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
lóu(lou2) T2
  1. 1Artemisia stelleriana
  2. 2Arthemisia vulgaris
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March 24, 2026

蒌(蔞)lóu(lou2)

The character 蒌 (lóu) refers to specific types of plants, particularly those belonging to the Artemisia genus, such as Artemisia stelleriana and Artemisia vulgaris, and also includes piper betel. These plants are commonly found in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, highlighting their cultural significance in herbal remedies and culinary practices.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, plants like those represented by 蒌 are integral to traditional medicine and cuisine, often used for their health benefits and flavoring in dishes. They exemplify the importance of natural remedies in Chinese wellness practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'loud' (lóu sounds like 'loud') herbal garden filled with the fragrant Artemisia plants. The character 蒌 looks a bit like a leaf with the '艹' radical on top representing plants, helping you remember that it’s related to herbs.

Meanings of 蒌

lóu(lou2)
1Artemisia stelleriana
2Arthemisia vulgaris
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About 蒌

蒌Simplified
蔞Traditional
12Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蒌

Usage Notes

This character is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts, particularly in botany or herbal medicine. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding or looking characters, so be cautious of its pronunciation and context of use.

HSK Study Tips

Though 蒌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other plant-related terms. Students at the HSK level should focus on memorizing plant names in various contexts, as they often appear in daily conversation and cultural references.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 蒌 with similar characters due to its pronunciation or appearance. For instance, confusing it with 芦 (lú), which means reed, can lead to misunderstandings about plant types.

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Pronunciation of 蒌

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Etymology of 蒌

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)娄
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Case file: 蒌

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half娄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrass
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蒌?

Decomposition of 蒌

IDS Structure⿱艹娄
蒌Full Character
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艹cao3
top
娄Lou2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 蒌?

How to say Artemisia stelleriana in Chinese

“Artemisia stelleriana” in Chinese is蒌lóu

The character 蒌 (lóu) refers to specific types of plants, particularly those belonging to the Artemisia genus, such as Artemisia stelleriana and Artemisia vulgaris, and also includes piper betel. These plants are commonly found in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, highlighting their cultural significance in herbal remedies and culinary practices.

When to use 蒌

This character is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts, particularly in botany or herbal medicine. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding or looking characters, so be cautious of its pronunciation and context of use.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 蒌 with similar characters due to its pronunciation or appearance. For instance, confusing it with 芦 (lú), which means reed, can lead to misunderstandings about plant types.

Write 蒌

蒌

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Word Family of 蒌

Words Containing This Character1
蒌lóupiper betel蔞
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Compound Meaning

What does 蒌 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒌

蒌 is often used in traditional herbal medicine and can be found in various culinary dishes in Chinese cuisine.

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