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蒡bànggreat burdock; Arctium lappax, 13 strokes, radical 艹
bàng(bang4)bang T4
  1. 1great burdock; Arctium lappa
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March 24, 2026

蒡bàng(bang4)

蒡 (bàng) refers to the great burdock, a plant known for its large leaves and edible roots, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. It is often associated with health benefits and is utilized in various dishes, particularly in East Asian cooking. The character embodies the essence of the plant and its significance in herbal remedies.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, great burdock is celebrated for its health benefits and is often included in dishes during the winter months to boost immunity. It is commonly featured in traditional dishes like stir-fries and soups.

Memory Tip

Picture a large, green leaf (the radical for plant) with a big 'bang' sound as it falls to the ground, symbolizing the great burdock's size and presence. The pronunciation 'bàng' sounds like 'bang,' which you can associate with the noise of something large hitting the ground.

Meanings of 蒡

bàng(bang4)
1great burdock; Arctium lappa
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About 蒡

蒡Simplified
13Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

蒡 is used primarily in culinary and medicinal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters, which can lead to incorrect usage in a sentence. It is generally used in a more formal setting when discussing herbal medicine or cooking.

HSK Study Tips

While 蒡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other food-related terms and plants you may encounter at higher levels. Focus on understanding its uses in herbal contexts, as this can enhance vocabulary related to health and nutrition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蒡 with other similar plant names, mistakenly using it in contexts unrelated to food or medicine. For example, using it in a sentence discussing animals instead of plants would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 蒡

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)旁
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Origin

蒡 = 艹 + 旁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蒡

IDS Structure⿱艹旁
蒡Full Character
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艹cao3
top
旁pang2
bottom
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How to say great burdock; Arctium lappa in Chinese

“great burdock; Arctium lappa” in Chinese is蒡bàng

蒡 (bàng) refers to the great burdock, a plant known for its large leaves and edible roots, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. It is often associated with health benefits and is utilized in various dishes, particularly in East Asian cooking. The character embodies the essence of the plant and its significance in herbal remedies.

When to use 蒡

蒡 is used primarily in culinary and medicinal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters, which can lead to incorrect usage in a sentence. It is generally used in a more formal setting when discussing herbal medicine or cooking.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蒡 with other similar plant names, mistakenly using it in contexts unrelated to food or medicine. For example, using it in a sentence discussing animals instead of plants would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 蒡

Words Containing This Character2
牛蒡burdock
蒡bàngArctium lappa
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒡

蒡 is valued for its nutritional properties and is often used in dishes for its health benefits.

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