technical
name

Meaning of 黄芪

黄芪 means Astragalus; the root of the Astragalus plant used in medicine. Pronounced qí.

  • Astragalus; the root of the Astragalus plant used in medicine

Definitions & Examples

Huáng
shì
zhǒng
cháng
jiàn
de
zhōng
yào
cái
 

Astragalus root is a common ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Zhè
ge
yào
fāng
hán
yǒu
huáng
 

This medicinal formula contains astragalus root.

shēng
jiàn
yòng
huáng
pào
shuǐ
zēng
qiáng
miǎn
 

The doctor suggested he drink water steeped with astragalus root to boost his immunity.

Measure Words

/ zhū
Primary
/ gēn
/