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March 24, 2026
荇xìng(xing4)
The character 荇 (xìng) refers to a type of aquatic plant known as Nymphoides peltatum, commonly called the yellow floating heart. This plant is notable for its heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, often found in shallow waters. It is primarily used in botanical contexts and discussions about aquatic ecosystems.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, water plants like 荇 are often associated with tranquility and beauty in gardens and ponds, highlighting the importance of nature in traditional aesthetics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'singing (xìng)' heart (心) floating on water (氵), representing the yellow floating heart plant. The heart shape of the leaves is vital for its identity, making it memorable to connect the character with its meaning.
Meanings of 荇
xìng(xing4)
1a water plant, Nymphoides peltalum
2yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltatum)
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About 荇
荇Simplified
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'singing (xìng)' heart (心) floating on water (氵), representing the yellow floating heart plant. The heart shape of the leaves is vital for its identity, making it memorable to connect the character with its meaning.
Usage Notes
荇 is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts related to botany and may not be widely recognized in everyday conversation. Students should be cautious with tones, as mispronouncing xìng could lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations include 荇菜 (xìng cài), meaning 'water plant'.
HSK Study Tips
Though 荇 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 3 and above botanical terms. Students can focus on building vocabulary around plants and nature to enhance their understanding of related characters.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, water plants like 荇 are often associated with tranquility and beauty in gardens and ponds, highlighting the importance of nature in traditional aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 荇 with similar-sounding characters like 性 (xìng, meaning 'nature' or 'character'). A common mistake is using 荇 in non-botanical contexts, where it does not fit. Always use 荇 when specifically referring to the water plant.
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Cultural Notes for 荇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, water plants like 荇 are often associated with tranquility and beauty in gardens and ponds, highlighting the importance of nature in traditional aesthetics.
Word Family of 荇
Words Containing This Character2
荇xìngyellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltatum)
荇菜yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltatum)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 荇
荇 is primarily used in botanical contexts to refer to the yellow floating heart plant, which is significant in aquatic ecosystems.
荇 is pronounced with the fourth tone: xìng, where the 'ì' sound is pronounced with a downward pitch.
Yes, other aquatic plants are often discussed alongside 荇, such as 莲 (lián) for lotus and 水草 (shuǐ cǎo) for water grass.
