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蒓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒓chúnan edible water plant; Braseniax, 14 strokes, radical 艹
chún(chun2)chun T2
  1. 1an edible water plant; Brasenia
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March 24, 2026

蒓chún(chun2)

The character 蒓 (chún) refers to a type of edible water plant known as Brasenia, commonly found in freshwater environments. It is often used in Chinese cuisine for its unique texture and flavor. This character is less frequently encountered in everyday conversation but may appear in culinary contexts or discussions about aquatic plants.

Strokes14Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, water plants like 蒓 are appreciated for their nutritional value and are often used in soups and salads, reflecting the importance of freshwater resources in agricultural practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush water garden where the 蒓 (chún) plants float gracefully on the surface. The character’s components: the radical for 'water' (氵) evokes the plant’s aquatic habitat, while the character as a whole can be visualized as a 'plant' thriving in water, helping you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 蒓

chún(chun2)
1an edible water plant; Brasenia
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About 蒓

蒓Simplified
14Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

蒓 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, making it less common in casual speech. Learners might confuse it with similar water-related terms, so paying attention to the context is crucial. Note that the pronunciation 'chún' has a rising tone, which can be tricky for non-native speakers.

HSK Study Tips

Since 蒓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is advisable for learners at higher levels to focus on botanical vocabulary in context. Connecting it with other related words like '水' (water) and '植物' (plant) will enhance comprehension and retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蒓 with similar characters like 荤, which also relates to food but means 'meat' or 'non-vegetarian.' Remember, 蒓 focuses on aquatic plants, not meat.

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Etymology of 蒓

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)純
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Origin

蒓 = 艹 + 純. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蒓

IDS Structure⿱艹純
蒓Full Character
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艹cao3
top
純chun2
bottom
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How to say an edible water plant; Brasenia in Chinese

“an edible water plant; Brasenia” in Chinese is蒓chún

The character 蒓 (chún) refers to a type of edible water plant known as Brasenia, commonly found in freshwater environments. It is often used in Chinese cuisine for its unique texture and flavor. This character is less frequently encountered in everyday conversation but may appear in culinary contexts or discussions about aquatic plants.

When to use 蒓

蒓 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, making it less common in casual speech. Learners might confuse it with similar water-related terms, so paying attention to the context is crucial. Note that the pronunciation 'chún' has a rising tone, which can be tricky for non-native speakers.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蒓 with similar characters like 荤, which also relates to food but means 'meat' or 'non-vegetarian.' Remember, 蒓 focuses on aquatic plants, not meat.

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Word Family of 蒓

Words Containing This Character2
莼chúnedible water plant蒓
莼菜Brasenia schreberi蒓菜
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒓

蒓 is often used in soups and salads, particularly in regional dishes that highlight fresh aquatic ingredients.

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