茨
thatch; tribulus terrestris
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to thatch (a roof)
literaryThis is a literary and archaic usage, rarely used in modern daily speech.
Ancient people thatched their houses to shelter from wind and rain.
The newly thatched cottage is quite suitable for rural living.
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People living in the mountains often cover their roofs with thatch grass.
In former years, most village houses were covered with thatch and tiles.
Although the thatched cottage is simple, it has the charm of rural life.
noun
tribulus terrestris; puncturevine
literaryThis literary term refers to the annual herb tribulus terrestris, whose spiny seeds are often used as a traditional Chinese medicinal material.
There are lots of tribulus plants growing by the road, don't walk barefoot.
The seeds of tribulus terrestris can be used as medicine, effective for calming the liver and improving eyesight.
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Wild tribulus terrestris often prick passers-by's feet.
Too many tribulus plants in the fields will affect crop growth.
Ancient soldiers used tribulus seeds to lay obstacles to hinder enemy movements.