wild vine (Gynostemma pentaphyllum or Vitis pentaphylla)
unknown, 14 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
liǎn(lian3) T3
1wild vine; Vitis pentaphylla
2trailing plant
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March 24, 2026
蔹(蘞)liǎn(lian3)
The character 蔹 (liǎn) refers to a type of wild vine or creeping plant, particularly the species Vitis pentaphylla. It is commonly used in botanical contexts, describing plants that grow in a trailing or climbing manner, often found in natural habitats.
Strokes14Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various wild vines are often valued for their medicinal properties, linking this character to practices involving natural remedies and herbal medicine.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wild vine (蔹) that trails along the ground, weaving through the forest. The '木' (wood) radical hints at its plant nature, while '蔹' sounds like 'lian,' which you can remember as the sound of a vine latching onto something as it grows.
Meanings of 蔹
liǎn(lian3)
1wild vine; Vitis pentaphylla
2trailing plant
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About 蔹
蔹Simplified
蘞Traditional
14Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wild vine (蔹) that trails along the ground, weaving through the forest. The '木' (wood) radical hints at its plant nature, while '蔹' sounds like 'lian,' which you can remember as the sound of a vine latching onto something as it grows.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in formal botanical contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse 蔹 with similar characters that refer to different types of plants, and ensure proper pronunciation to avoid miscommunication.
HSK Study Tips
Although 蔹 is not an HSK level word, it connects to vocabulary related to nature and botany that may appear in advanced studies. Focus on recognizing the radicals and building associations with other plant-related terms.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, various wild vines are often valued for their medicinal properties, linking this character to practices involving natural remedies and herbal medicine.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蔹 with other similar plant characters, such as vine (藤). For example, saying '我喜欢蔹' (I like 蔹) might sound awkward if the context is not botanical; instead, specify the type of plant or context.
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Cultural Notes for 蔹
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, various wild vines are often valued for their medicinal properties, linking this character to practices involving natural remedies and herbal medicine.
Word Family of 蔹
Words Containing This Character1
蔹liǎnliana蘞
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔹
The correct pronunciation is 'liǎn', where the vowel sound is similar to 'ee' in 'see' but with a rising tone.
No, 蔹 is specifically used to denote wild vines and similar creeping plants in a botanical context.
No, 蔹 is mainly used in specialized contexts such as botany or herbal medicine, rather than in daily speech.
