qiáo

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Meaning of

荍 means ancient name for marshmallow plant (as in old texts); buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); used interchangeably with 荞. Pronounced qiáo.

  • ancient name for marshmallow plant (as in old texts)
  • buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); used interchangeably with 荞

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

 
Shī
Jīng
 
zhōng
dào
de
 
qiáo
 
 
zhǐ
de
biàn便
shì
jǐn
kuí
 

The 'qiao' mentioned in the 'Book of Songs' refers to the marshmallow plant.

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