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March 24, 2026
荑tí(ti2)
The character 荑 (tí) refers to a type of sprout or young plant, particularly in the context of weeding or grass. It conveys the idea of new growth and is often used in agricultural contexts where tending to plants is necessary.
Strokes9Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, weeding and nurturing young plants like 荑 is crucial for agricultural success, reflecting the importance of farming in Chinese history and society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small green sprout (the character 荑) pushing its way up through the soil. The radical 艹 (grass) at the top suggests it relates to plants, while the sound 'tí' can be remembered by picturing a tiny sprout tidying itself up in a garden.
Meanings of 荑
tí(ti2)
primary
1sprout; to weed
2(grass)
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荑Simplified
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艹Radical
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AI Study Notes for 荑
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small green sprout (the character 荑) pushing its way up through the soil. The radical 艹 (grass) at the top suggests it relates to plants, while the sound 'tí' can be remembered by picturing a tiny sprout tidying itself up in a garden.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in formal contexts related to agriculture or gardening. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar characters like 芽 (yá, bud), which refers to a young shoot of a plant, but doesn’t carry the weeding connotation.
HSK Study Tips
While 荑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK words related to plants and nature, such as 花 (huā, flower) and 草 (cǎo, grass). Focus on recognizing the radical 艹 for plant-related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, weeding and nurturing young plants like 荑 is crucial for agricultural success, reflecting the importance of farming in Chinese history and society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 荑 with other plant-related characters due to similar radicals. For example, mistakenly using 荑 instead of 芽 (yá) when referring to a bud is common; remember that 荑 specifically relates to weeding and young plants.
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Cultural Notes for 荑
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In traditional Chinese culture, weeding and nurturing young plants like 荑 is crucial for agricultural success, reflecting the importance of farming in Chinese history and society.
Word Family of 荑
Words Containing This Character1
荑tí(grass)
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Compound Meaning
What does 荑 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 荑
荑 primarily means sprout or young plant and is associated with weeding.
No, 荑 is more likely to be used in agricultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
You can remember 'tí' by associating it with 'tiny sprout' which starts with the same sound.
