荭 Stroke Order
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Information of 荭
Pinyin
hóng
Radical
艹
Strokes
9 strokes
Usage
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Definition
herb
荭 (hóng)
1. [Noun] Refers to a type of annual herbaceous plant, known as 〔荭草〕. This plant can grow up to three meters tall, has large, elongated, pointed leaves, and has both stems and leaves tinged with red, covered in dense hairs. It blooms pink flowers in summer and is used for ornamental purposes. The fruit is black and can be used in medicine. It is also known as "红草" (red grass), "水荭" (water hong), or "茏古" (long gu).
2. [Noun] (葒) Refers to 〔荭草〕. This is another name for the red-leafed plant known as "prince's-feather" (English). It is a species of the Polygonum genus (Polyonum orientale). The plant can grow up to three meters tall, is hairy throughout, has broad oval-shaped leaves, and blooms white or light pink flowers. It is used for ornamental purposes, and its fruits can be used in medicine. It is also known as "水荭" (water hong).