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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘅héngwild ginger; Asarum blumeix, 19 strokes, radical 艹
蘅héngAsarum blumei (wild ginger plant)unknown, 19 strokes, radical 艹
héng(heng2)heng T2
  1. 1wild ginger; Asarum blumei
  2. 2Asarum blumei (wild ginger plant)
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March 24, 2026

蘅héng(heng2)

The character 蘅 (héng) refers to a type of wild ginger, specifically the plant Asarum blumei. It is often mentioned in botanical contexts or traditional Chinese medicine, where it may be valued for its aromatic qualities and uses in herbal remedies.

Strokes19Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants, including 蘅, are often celebrated for their health benefits, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between nature and wellness in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful green plant with delicate leaves and a fragrant scent, the wild ginger (蘅) growing in a forest. The character 蘅 has a '艹' radical on top, which often signifies plants, and sounds like 'heng', reminiscent of the 'hang' of leaves swaying in the breeze.

Meanings of 蘅

héng(heng2)
1wild ginger; Asarum blumei
2Asarum blumei (wild ginger plant)
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About 蘅

蘅Simplified
19Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 蘅 (héng) with similar-sounding words. This character is quite specific and is mainly used in formal contexts, like botany or traditional medicine. It’s often paired with other plant names in discussions about herbs.

HSK Study Tips

While 蘅 is not included in HSK levels, understanding this character can enhance your vocabulary related to plants and herbs. It connects with other HSK vocabulary that deals with nature and health, so focus on recognizing plant-related radicals and building from there.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 蘅 as 'háng' instead of 'héng'. Additionally, they may confuse it with other herbal names, which can lead to incorrect usage in context.

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Etymology of 蘅

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)衡
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Origin

蘅 = 艹 + 衡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蘅

IDS Structure⿱艹衡
蘅Full character
=
艹cao3
top
衡heng2
bottom
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How to say wild ginger; Asarum blumei in Chinese

“wild ginger; Asarum blumei” in Chinese is蘅héng

The character 蘅 (héng) refers to a type of wild ginger, specifically the plant Asarum blumei. It is often mentioned in botanical contexts or traditional Chinese medicine, where it may be valued for its aromatic qualities and uses in herbal remedies.

When to use 蘅

Be careful not to confuse 蘅 (héng) with similar-sounding words. This character is quite specific and is mainly used in formal contexts, like botany or traditional medicine. It’s often paired with other plant names in discussions about herbs.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 蘅 as 'háng' instead of 'héng'. Additionally, they may confuse it with other herbal names, which can lead to incorrect usage in context.

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Word Family of 蘅

Words containing this character1
蘅héngAsarum blumei (wild ginger plant)

Frequently asked questions about 蘅

It is pronounced as 'héng'.

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