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藒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
qièan aromatic herbx, 18 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
qiè(qie4) T4
  1. 1an aromatic herb
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March 24, 2026
qiè(qie4)

The character 藒 (qiè) refers to an aromatic herb, specifically in the context of its use in traditional Chinese medicine or culinary applications. It is often associated with a particular type of plant, 藒車 (qiè chē), which is valued for its fragrance and potential health benefits.

Strokes18RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the use of aromatic herbs like 藒 is significant in both culinary practices and traditional medicine, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature’s healing properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 藒 as a 'cheerful' herb that 'carries' a strong aroma. Picture a cheerful person carrying a basket of fragrant herbs, and the '车' (chē) represents the vehicle that brings these aromatic plants to you.

Meanings of 藒

qiè(qie4)
1an aromatic herb
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About 藒

Simplified
18Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 藒

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 藒 as a 'cheerful' herb that 'carries' a strong aroma. Picture a cheerful person carrying a basket of fragrant herbs, and the '车' (chē) represents the vehicle that brings these aromatic plants to you.

Usage Notes

This character is quite specific and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal or specialized contexts. Be cautious with its pronunciation as it can be confused with similar-sounding words, especially in tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 藒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at higher levels should focus on understanding how specific characters like this can enrich their vocabulary related to botany or traditional medicine. It connects to other HSK words that reference plants or natural remedies.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the use of aromatic herbs like 藒 is significant in both culinary practices and traditional medicine, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature’s healing properties.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 藒 as if it were in the first or second tone, such as saying 'qié' instead of 'qiè'. This can lead to confusion with other characters. Always ensure you practice the correct fourth tone.

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Pronunciation of 藒

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Etymology of 藒

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

herb

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 藒?

Decomposition of 藒

IDS Structure⿱艹⿰禾曷
Full Character
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cao3
top
he2
left
he2
right
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Cultural Notes for 藒

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, the use of aromatic herbs like 藒 is significant in both culinary practices and traditional medicine, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature’s healing properties.

Word Family of 藒

Words Containing This Character1
qièa variety of aromatic herb used as a fragrance or bug repeller (old)
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Compound Meaning

What does 藒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 藒

No, 藒 is more specialized and often found in contexts related to traditional medicine or specific culinary discussions.