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芘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
common mallow; Malva sylvestrisx, 7 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
(pi2) T2
  1. 1common mallow; Malva sylvestris
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March 24, 2026

(pi2)

The character 芘 (pí) refers to the common mallow, a flowering plant known for its edible leaves and flowers. It is often found in gardens and has traditional uses in herbal medicine. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in botanical contexts or discussions about edible plants.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants including 芘 are valued for their healing properties. Common mallow has been used for centuries in herbal remedies, highlighting the importance of plants in Chinese health practices.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 芘 as a mallow plant with its leaves (the radical 芽, meaning plant) spreading out. Picture a bright green plant in a sunny garden, and remember that 'pí' sounds like 'pea', which can remind you of its edible nature.

Meanings of 芘

(pi2)
1common mallow; Malva sylvestris
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About 芘

Simplified
7Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 芘

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the character 芘 as a mallow plant with its leaves (the radical 芽, meaning plant) spreading out. Picture a bright green plant in a sunny garden, and remember that 'pí' sounds like 'pea', which can remind you of its edible nature.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 芘 with similar-sounding characters, so be mindful of pronunciation. This word is more likely to be used in formal or academic contexts rather than in casual conversation. Collocations may include phrases related to botany or herbal remedies.

HSK Study Tips

Since 芘 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students at lower levels should focus on recognizing plant-related characters. Connecting it to more commonly learned characters may help reinforce memory, such as 芽 (yá, bud) or 花 (huā, flower).

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants including 芘 are valued for their healing properties. Common mallow has been used for centuries in herbal remedies, highlighting the importance of plants in Chinese health practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 芘 with other plant characters like 花 (huā, flower) due to similar components. It's important to remember that 芘 specifically refers to the mallow plant, not just any flower.

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Pronunciation of 芘

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Etymology of 芘

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

plant

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 芘?

Decomposition of 芘

IDS Structure⿱艹比
Full Character
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cao3
top
Bi3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 芘?

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Cultural Notes for 芘

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese medicine, various plants including 芘 are valued for their healing properties. Common mallow has been used for centuries in herbal remedies, highlighting the importance of plants in Chinese health practices.

Word Family of 芘

Words Containing This Character1
Malva sylvestris
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Compound Meaning

What does 芘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 芘

It means 'common mallow', a plant known for its edible leaves and flowers.