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茺chōngThe character 茺 (chōng) refers to a type of plant, specifically the 'wild chrysanthemum.' It is often found in traditional Chinese medicine and is appreciated for its medicinal properties. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in herbal context or literature.9 strokes, radical 艹
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March 24, 2026

茺chōng(chong1)

The character 茺 (chōng) refers to a type of plant, specifically the 'wild chrysanthemum.' It is often found in traditional Chinese medicine and is appreciated for its medicinal properties. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in herbal context or literature.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the wild chrysanthemum is celebrated for its resilience and beauty, symbolizing strength and vitality. It is also featured in various cultural references, including poetry and art, emphasizing its significance in Chinese heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful wild chrysanthemum flourishing in a lush green field. The radical '艹' (grass) at the top suggests its botanical nature, while the sound 'chōng' can remind you of the way the flowers might 'chime' in the breeze, enhancing the imagery of a vibrant garden.

About 茺

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

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in written contexts rather than spoken language. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-looking characters or those with similar sounds. It's more common in formal or literary contexts, particularly in herbal medicine.

HSK Study Tips

Since 茺 (chōng) is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on related words in herbal medicine and botany to broaden your vocabulary. Understanding other plant-related characters could help you remember this one as they often share similar radicals.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 茺 (chōng) with other similar-sounding or looking characters, such as 常 (cháng), which means 'often.' Ensure you pay attention to the context and the radicals to avoid these mix-ups.

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Etymology of 茺

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)充
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Case file: 茺

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half充 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 茺

IDS Structure⿱艹充
茺Full Character
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艹cao3
top
充chong1
bottom
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How to say 茺 in Chinese

This in Chinese is茺chōng

The character 茺 (chōng) refers to a type of plant, specifically the 'wild chrysanthemum.' It is often found in traditional Chinese medicine and is appreciated for its medicinal properties. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in herbal context or literature.

When to use 茺

This character is primarily used in written contexts rather than spoken language. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-looking characters or those with similar sounds. It's more common in formal or literary contexts, particularly in herbal medicine.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 茺 (chōng) with other similar-sounding or looking characters, such as 常 (cháng), which means 'often.' Ensure you pay attention to the context and the radicals to avoid these mix-ups.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茺

It translates to 'wild chrysanthemum,' a plant known for its medicinal properties.

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