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艽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
艽jiāolarge-leaf gentiannr, 5 strokes, radical 艹
jiāo(jiao1) T1
  1. 1large-leaf gentian
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March 24, 2026

艽jiāo(jiao1)

The character 艽 (jiāo) refers to a type of plant known as large-leaf gentian, often recognized for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly in the context of treating ailments such as fever and inflammation. This character is less commonly encountered in everyday language, making it more relevant in specific botanical or medicinal contexts.

Strokes5Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, plants like 艽 are significant in traditional medicine, where they are valued not just for their physical properties but also for their roles in holistic healing practices. The use of such plants reflects a deep connection to nature and the importance of herbal remedies in Chinese health philosophies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large leaf that is bright green and has a gentle curve, like a calming wave. The character 艽 resembles a leaf with its horizontal stroke representing the leaf's edge, and the radical 艹 (grass) at the top signifies its plant nature. Picture this leaf as a soothing remedy in a herbal apothecary.

Meanings of 艽

jiāo(jiao1)
1large-leaf gentian
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About 艽

艽Simplified
5Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 艽 is a specific term, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar plant names or characters. It is primarily used in formal or academic contexts related to botany or traditional medicine. Be mindful of the correct pronunciation and tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding 艽 can broaden your knowledge of botanical terms in Chinese. Students at HSK 4 and above can focus on character recognition and the context in which it appears in texts related to traditional herbs or medicine.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 艽 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 教 (jiào), which means 'to teach.' Always remember to focus on the context when using this character, especially in discussions about plants.

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Etymology of 艽

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)九
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Case file: 艽

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half九 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 艽?

Decomposition of 艽

IDS Structure⿱艹九
艽Full Character
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艹cao3
top
九jiu3
bottom
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How to say large-leaf gentian in Chinese

“large-leaf gentian” in Chinese is艽jiāo

The character 艽 (jiāo) refers to a type of plant known as large-leaf gentian, often recognized for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly in the context of treating ailments such as fever and inflammation. This character is less commonly encountered in everyday language, making it more relevant in specific botanical or medicinal contexts.

When to use 艽

While 艽 is a specific term, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar plant names or characters. It is primarily used in formal or academic contexts related to botany or traditional medicine. Be mindful of the correct pronunciation and tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 艽 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 教 (jiào), which means 'to teach.' Always remember to focus on the context when using this character, especially in discussions about plants.

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艽

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Word Family of 艽

Words Containing This Character1
艽jiāolarge leaf gentian (Gentiana macrophylla)
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Compound Meaning

What does 艽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 艽

It translates to 'large-leaf gentian,' a type of plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.

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