苙
1. Pig pen.
Example: "如追放豚,既入其苙。" (As chasing the pig, once it has entered its pen.)
2. Refers to “白芷,” a type of medicinal herb.
Description:
- Noun: Plant name, specifically 白芷. It belongs to the Apiaceae family (Umbelliferae), perennial herbaceous plant. The roots are thick, white, and grow vertically. The stem is hollow and usually appears purplish-red. The lower leaves are large and long-stemmed, while the upper leaves are smaller, without hairs on both surfaces, and have serrated edges. The roots, stems, and leaves can all be used medicinally. Quoting from "集韵·入声·缉韵": "苙, medicinal herb, 白芷."
3. Another reference to pig pen.
Example: "如追放豚,既入其苙,又从而招之。" (As chasing the pig, once it has entered its pen, also calling it.)
4. 〔白~〕An ancient reference to a type of grass, also known as "白及."