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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蘩fánArtemisia stellarianag, 20 strokes, radical 艹, rank #97996, Very Hard
fán(fan2)fan T2
  1. 1Artemisia stellariana
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March 24, 2026

蘩fán(fan2)

The character 蘩 (fán) refers specifically to a type of plant known as Artemisia stellariana, commonly associated with its medicinal and culinary uses in traditional Chinese practices. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specialized contexts, such as botany or traditional medicine.

Strokes20Radical艹Frequency#97996DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants including 蘩 are valued for their healing properties, reflecting the deep connection between nature and health in Chinese culture. This word emphasizes the importance of specific flora in Chinese herbal practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a shining star (stellariana) in a field of plants (the radical '艹' suggests greenery). The pronunciation 'fán' can remind you of a fan that helps spread the aroma of this unique plant, making it memorable.

Meanings of 蘩

fán(fan2)
1Artemisia stellariana
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About 蘩

蘩Simplified
20Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Due to its specialized nature, 蘩 is not frequently used in daily conversation, so learners should be cautious about context when using it. It is more likely to appear in academic or botanical texts, rather than informal dialogue.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蘩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its structure can help with remembering other plant-related terms. Students should focus on radicals and how they relate to meanings in botanical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 蘩 with similar-sounding words or characters, as it is quite rare. For instance, mistakenly using it in casual conversation instead of more common plant names would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 蘩

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)繁
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Origin

蘩 = 艹 + 繁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蘩

IDS Structure⿱艹繁
蘩Full character
=
艹cao3
top
繁fan2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say Artemisia stellariana in Chinese

“Artemisia stellariana” in Chinese is蘩fán

The character 蘩 (fán) refers specifically to a type of plant known as Artemisia stellariana, commonly associated with its medicinal and culinary uses in traditional Chinese practices. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specialized contexts, such as botany or traditional medicine.

When to use 蘩

Due to its specialized nature, 蘩 is not frequently used in daily conversation, so learners should be cautious about context when using it. It is more likely to appear in academic or botanical texts, rather than informal dialogue.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 蘩 with similar-sounding words or characters, as it is quite rare. For instance, mistakenly using it in casual conversation instead of more common plant names would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 蘩

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蘩fánArtemisia stellariana

Frequently asked questions about 蘩

蘩 refers to a specific plant, Artemisia stellariana, used in traditional Chinese medicine.

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