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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蔷qiángrosen, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #57154, Very Hard
蔷qiángwild roseunknown, 14 strokes, radical 艹, rank #57154, Very Hard
qiáng(qiang2)qiang T2
  1. 1rose
  2. 2wild rose
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March 24, 2026

蔷(薔)qiáng(qiang2)

The character 蔷 (qiáng) refers specifically to the wild rose, a flower known for its beauty and fragrance. It is commonly used in botanical contexts and poetry, symbolizing love and nature's beauty. The usage of this term often evokes imagery of natural landscapes where wild roses grow.

Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#57154DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, flowers often carry symbolic meanings, and the wild rose is associated with natural beauty and resilience. It is also a common motif in poetry, reflecting the appreciation of nature in traditional Chinese art and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful wild rose in a garden, with petals that are strong and resilient. The character 蔷 has a 'plant' radical (艹) at the top, representing the nature aspect, and the bottom part resembles a strong, sturdy structure, reminding you of how wild roses flourish in nature.

Meanings of 蔷

qiáng(qiang2)
1rose
2wild rose
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About 蔷

蔷Simplified
薔Traditional
14Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蔷

Usage Notes

While 蔷 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is more prevalent in literary contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other flower names like 花 (huā), which is a general term for 'flower.' In writing, it's important to use the correct character to convey the specific type of rose.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蔷 is not found in the HSK levels, it is beneficial for learners interested in nature-related vocabulary. Connecting this word to other plant-related terms could enhance your vocabulary. Focus on how it fits into phrases related to landscaping and gardening.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蔷 with other similar characters like 玫 (méi) for 'rose' or 花 (huā) for 'flower.' For example, saying 蔷花 instead of just 花 can mislead the listener about what type of flower is being referred to.

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Etymology of 蔷

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

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 啬 represents the sound. Simplified form of 薔.

Memory Hint

flower

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)啬
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Origin

蔷 = 艹 + 啬. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蔷

IDS Structure⿱艹啬
蔷Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
啬se4
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 蔷?

How to say rose in Chinese

“rose” in Chinese is蔷qiáng

The character 蔷 (qiáng) refers specifically to the wild rose, a flower known for its beauty and fragrance. It is commonly used in botanical contexts and poetry, symbolizing love and nature's beauty. The usage of this term often evokes imagery of natural landscapes where wild roses grow.

When to use 蔷

While 蔷 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is more prevalent in literary contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other flower names like 花 (huā), which is a general term for 'flower.' In writing, it's important to use the correct character to convey the specific type of rose.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蔷 with other similar characters like 玫 (méi) for 'rose' or 花 (huā) for 'flower.' For example, saying 蔷花 instead of just 花 can mislead the listener about what type of flower is being referred to.

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Grammar Patterns of 蔷

蔷 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.

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金银花和野____薇把道旁的树也薰香了.

The pale woodbines and the dog - roses were scenting the hedgerows.

Example Sentences for 蔷 (2)

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金银花和野蔷薇把道旁的树也薰香了.

jīn yín huā hé yě qiáng wēi bǎ dào páng de shù yě xūn xiāng le.

The pale woodbines and the dog - roses were scenting the hedgerows.
2
那是一株杂交的四季开花的蔷薇.

nà shì yī zhū zá jiāo de sì jì kāi huā de qiáng wēi.

That is a hybrid perpetual rose.

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Word Family of 蔷

Words Containing This Character2
蔷薇Japanese rose (Rosa multiflora)薔薇
蔷qiángwild rose薔
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔷

It means 'wild rose' in English.

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