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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
芏dùShichito matgrassx, 6 strokes, radical 艹
dù(du4)du T4
  1. 1Shichito matgrass
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March 24, 2026

芏dù(du4)

The character 芏 (dù) refers to a type of grass, specifically the matgrass known scientifically as Shichito matgrass. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about specific types of vegetation.

Strokes6Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, many plant species, including grasses like 芏, are significant in poetry and art, symbolizing nature's beauty and resilience. The appreciation of plant life reflects the Chinese philosophy of harmony with nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a lush green mat of grass where you can sit and relax. The character 芏 looks like a 'mat' (the grass) with the radical '艹' (grass) on top, emphasizing its connection to plants. The pronunciation 'dù' can be remembered by associating it with 'do,' as in 'do you want to sit on the grass mat?'

Meanings of 芏

dù(du4)
1Shichito matgrass
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About 芏

芏Simplified
6Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday speech and may be more relevant in specialized botanical or ecological discussions. Learners should be aware that context is important when using less common vocabulary, and using it in casual conversation may sound odd. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it is a fourth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

While 芏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students studying botany or ecology may encounter this term. Focus on recognizing its components and understanding its usage in scientific contexts, as it helps to broaden your vocabulary in specific fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 芏 with similar characters related to grass but with different meanings, such as 草 (cǎo) for grass in general. Remember that 芏 specifically refers to a particular type of grass, so using it interchangeably with other grass-related terms can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 芏

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

grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)土
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Origin

芏 = 艹 + 土. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 芏

IDS Structure⿱艹土
芏Full character
=
艹cao3
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say Shichito matgrass in Chinese

“Shichito matgrass” in Chinese is芏dù

The character 芏 (dù) refers to a type of grass, specifically the matgrass known scientifically as Shichito matgrass. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about specific types of vegetation.

When to use 芏

This character is rarely used in everyday speech and may be more relevant in specialized botanical or ecological discussions. Learners should be aware that context is important when using less common vocabulary, and using it in casual conversation may sound odd. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it is a fourth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 芏 with similar characters related to grass but with different meanings, such as 草 (cǎo) for grass in general. Remember that 芏 specifically refers to a particular type of grass, so using it interchangeably with other grass-related terms can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 芏

Words containing this character2
芏dùCyperus malaccensis
茳芏Cyperus malaccensis
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Frequently asked questions about 芏

It refers to a type of grass known as Shichito matgrass.

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