Meanings of 芍
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 芍
Podcast: 芍
Podcast: 芍
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 芍
Be careful not to confuse 芍 with similar characters, especially in pronunciation. It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in poetry and herbal medicine, where precise terminology is important. Common collocations include 芍药 (sháo yào), meaning peony root, and related terms in traditional medicine.
Although 芍 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK Level 5 terms that deal with nature and plants. Students should focus on recognizing its use in botanical contexts and its connections to traditional practices.
Learners often confuse 芍 with other similar-sounding characters like 书 (shū), meaning 'book'. To avoid this, remember that 芍 specifically relates to the peony and has a botanical context. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
Pronunciation of 芍
Drill the tone of 芍 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 芍
plant
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 芍
- 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half勺 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayplant
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 芍? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 芍?
Decomposition of 芍
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 芍?
How to say peony; water chestnuts in Chinese
“peony; water chestnuts” in Chinese is芍
The character 芍 (què) refers to the peony, a flower revered in Chinese culture for its beauty and association with wealth and good fortune. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also linked to the water chestnut, showcasing its significance in both botanical and culinary contexts.
When to use 芍
Be careful not to confuse 芍 with similar characters, especially in pronunciation. It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in poetry and herbal medicine, where precise terminology is important. Common collocations include 芍药 (sháo yào), meaning peony root, and related terms in traditional medicine.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 芍 with other similar-sounding characters like 书 (shū), meaning 'book'. To avoid this, remember that 芍 specifically relates to the peony and has a botanical context. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
Write 芍
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 芍 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 芍
Compound Meaning
What does 芍 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 芍
It means peony, a flower associated with beauty and wealth in Chinese culture.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 芍?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.