茴 Stroke Order

茴 [huí] 1. 〔茴香〕 a. A perennial herbaceous plant with feathery leaves, yellow flowers in summer, and a strong fragrance throughout the plant. The tender stem and leaves are edible, and the seeds can be used as a spice or for medicinal purposes. Commonly referred to as "small fennel." b. An evergreen shrub with elongated oval leaves, red flowers in early summer, and eight-sided fruit that can be used as a seasoning or for medicinal purposes. Commonly referred to as "star anise" or "big spice." 2. 茴香 ([En.] fennel) 3. The seeds of this plant, commonly used as a spice ([En.] aniseed) 引 1. 《玉篇》: 茴, 茴香。 2. 《本草纲目》引苏颂《图经本草》: 蘹香, 北人呼为茴香, 声相近也。