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茳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
茳jiāngShichito matgrassx, 9 strokes, radical 艹
茳jiāngCyperus malaccensisunknown, 9 strokes, radical 艹
jiāng(jiang1) T1
  1. 1Shichito matgrass
  2. 2Cyperus malaccensis
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March 24, 2026

茳jiāng(jiang1)

The character 茳 (jiāng) refers specifically to a type of grass known as Shichito matgrass or Cyperus malaccensis. This plant is often found in wetland areas and is recognized for its unique habitat preferences and ecological importance. It may not be commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in botanical or ecological contexts.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine and agriculture, various grasses, including 茳, are valued for their ecological roles and potential medicinal properties, reflecting the deep connection between nature and Chinese cultural practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grassy field (the radical 茶 indicating grass) where a giant mat (the character's sound 'jiāng' resembles 'jungle') is laid out, representing the Shichito matgrass growing abundantly. Picture yourself relaxing on this mat in a lush, green environment, reinforcing both the sound and meaning of the character.

Meanings of 茳

jiāng(jiang1)
1Shichito matgrass
2Cyperus malaccensis
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About 茳

茳Simplified
9Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茳

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in casual conversation, making it important to know its botanical context. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters or related plant terms, so focus on the correct pronunciation and context. It’s primarily used in a formal or academic register when discussing flora.

HSK Study Tips

As an uncommon character not included in HSK levels, it does not directly connect to typical vocabulary at this level. However, understanding its structure can help students recognize other plant-related characters and expand their botanical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 茳 with similar characters like 茶 (chá), meaning tea, due to the similar radical. Ensure you practice the pronunciation and context to avoid mixing them up.

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Etymology of 茳

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)江
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Case file: 茳

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 茳

IDS Structure⿱艹江
茳Full Character
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艹cao3
top
江Jiang1
bottom
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How to say Shichito matgrass in Chinese

“Shichito matgrass” in Chinese is茳jiāng

The character 茳 (jiāng) refers specifically to a type of grass known as Shichito matgrass or Cyperus malaccensis. This plant is often found in wetland areas and is recognized for its unique habitat preferences and ecological importance. It may not be commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in botanical or ecological contexts.

When to use 茳

This character is rarely used in casual conversation, making it important to know its botanical context. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters or related plant terms, so focus on the correct pronunciation and context. It’s primarily used in a formal or academic register when discussing flora.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 茳 with similar characters like 茶 (chá), meaning tea, due to the similar radical. Ensure you practice the pronunciation and context to avoid mixing them up.

Write 茳

茳

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Word Family of 茳

Words Containing This Character2
茳jiāngCyperus malaccensis
茳芏Cyperus malaccensis
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Compound Meaning

What does 茳 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 茳

It refers to a type of grass called Shichito matgrass or Cyperus malaccensis.

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