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薳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
薳wěimilkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herbzg, 17 strokes, radical 艹
薳wěisurname Weiunknown, 17 strokes, radical 艹
薳tuǒmilkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herbzg, 17 strokes, radical 艹
薳tuǒsurname Weiunknown, 17 strokes, radical 艹
tuǒ(tuo3)tuo
primary
T3
  1. 1milkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herb
Also a Chinese surname, Wei — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

薳tuǒ(tuo3)

The character 薳 (tuǒ) refers to a type of medicinal herb known as milkwort or snakeroot. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for its therapeutic properties. Although not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about herbal remedies or botanical studies.

Strokes17Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 薳 are integral to holistic healing practices, reflecting the cultural emphasis on natural remedies and the balance of bodily energies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a snake (which relates to snakeroot) wrapped around a milkwort plant, representing the character 薳. The '艹' radical at the top signifies 'grass' or 'herb', while the '惕' component hints at the plant's medicinal qualities, making it easier to remember both its form and meaning.

Meanings of 薳

tuǒ(tuo3)
primary
1milkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herb
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About 薳

薳Simplified
17Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 薳 is not frequently used in modern Chinese, it is important to recognize its context in herbal medicine discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common plant names and should be aware that it is more likely to be found in formal or literary contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As 薳 is not an HSK level word, students should focus on learning more commonly used plant-related vocabulary first. Understanding the character components can help when encountering similar botanical terms in advanced studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 薳 with similar-sounding characters related to different plants. For instance, mixing it up with 薯 (shǔ), which means 'sweet potato', can lead to misunderstandings in contexts discussing food or herbs.

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Etymology of 薳

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

herb

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)遠
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Origin

薳 = 艹 + 遠. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 薳

IDS Structure⿱艹遠
薳Full Character
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艹cao3
top
遠yuan3
bottom
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How to say milkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herb in Chinese

“milkwort, snakeroot; a medicinal herb” in Chinese is薳wěi

The character 薳 (tuǒ) refers to a type of medicinal herb known as milkwort or snakeroot. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for its therapeutic properties. Although not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about herbal remedies or botanical studies.

When to use 薳

While 薳 is not frequently used in modern Chinese, it is important to recognize its context in herbal medicine discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common plant names and should be aware that it is more likely to be found in formal or literary contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 薳 with similar-sounding characters related to different plants. For instance, mixing it up with 薯 (shǔ), which means 'sweet potato', can lead to misunderstandings in contexts discussing food or herbs.

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Word Family of 薳

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薳tuǒsurname Wei

Frequently Asked Questions about 薳

薳 means milkwort or snakeroot, a medicinal herb used in traditional practices.

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