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葶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葶tíngyellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosan, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葶tíngDraba nemerosa bebe carpaunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
tíng(ting2) T2
  1. 1yellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosa
  2. 2Draba nemerosa bebe carpa
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March 24, 2026

葶tíng(ting2)

The character 葶 (tíng) refers to a type of plant known as yellow whitlow-grass, specifically Draba nemorosa. This plant is often found in meadows and has a scientific significance in botany, making it relevant in discussions about flora and ecology.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, plants like 葶 are sometimes referenced for their medicinal properties, linking this character to herbal remedies and natural health practices in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'ting'ling sensation when touching the delicate yellow flowers of the whitlow-grass. The character 葶 resembles a plant with its leaves (艹) on top, symbolizing its botanical nature, while the pronunciation 'tíng' can remind you of 'tingle' when you touch these flowers.

Meanings of 葶

tíng(ting2)
1yellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosa
2Draba nemerosa bebe carpa
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About 葶

葶Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 葶

Usage Notes

This term is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in academic or botanical contexts. Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'tíng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 葶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding this character can enhance your botanical vocabulary. It may be useful to connect it with other plant-related terms you encounter in advanced studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 葶 with similar characters due to its specialized nature. For example, using 葶 in casual contexts can be incorrect; it’s best reserved for discussions about plants.

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Etymology of 葶

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)亭
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Case file: 葶

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 葶?

Decomposition of 葶

IDS Structure⿱艹亭
葶Full Character
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艹cao3
top
亭ting2
bottom
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How to say yellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosa in Chinese

“yellow whitlow-grass; Draba nemerosa” in Chinese is葶tíng

The character 葶 (tíng) refers to a type of plant known as yellow whitlow-grass, specifically Draba nemorosa. This plant is often found in meadows and has a scientific significance in botany, making it relevant in discussions about flora and ecology.

When to use 葶

This term is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in academic or botanical contexts. Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'tíng' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 葶 with similar characters due to its specialized nature. For example, using 葶 in casual contexts can be incorrect; it’s best reserved for discussions about plants.

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Grammar Patterns of 葶

葶 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

北美洲的一种兰花,在晚夏每茎长出一片褶叠的常绿叶,在春季发出一枝有褐色花的花____.

North American orchid bearing a single leaf and yellowish - brown flowers.

Example Sentences for 葶 (1)

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北美洲的一种兰花,在晚夏每茎长出一片褶叠的常绿叶,在春季发出一枝有褐色花的花葶.

běi měi zhōu de yī zhǒng lán huā, , zài wǎn xià měi jīng cháng chū yī piàn zhě dié de cháng lǜ, yè , zài chūn jì fā chū yī zhī yǒu hè sè huā de.

North American orchid bearing a single leaf and yellowish - brown flowers.

Word Family of 葶

Words Containing This Character1
葶tíngDraba nemerosa bebe carpa
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Compound Meaning

What does 葶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 葶

It means yellow whitlow-grass, a type of plant.

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