Definition
The character 荨 (qián) is primarily used in the compound 荨麻 (qián má), which means 'nettle'. It has an alternative reading xún, which is also used in 荨麻 by some speakers. This character rarely appears alone outside of this compound.
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used in 荨麻 (nettle)
Examples
- 荨。qián má shì yì zhǒng chángjiàn de yěshēng zhíwù.Nettle is a common wild plant.
- 荨。Bù xiǎoxīn pèng dào qián má huì gǎndào cìtòng.If you accidentally touch nettle, you'll feel a stinging pain.
- 荨。Yǒuxiē dìfāng yòng qián má lái zuò cǎoyào.Some places use nettle to make herbal medicine.
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