Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "萑", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "萑", and master the standard way of writing the character "萑".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 萑
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "萑" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
萑 [huán]
Meaning:
1. During the Spring and Autumn period in China, "萑" refers to a marsh in the state of Zheng, known for dense growth of reeds where thieves often lurked. It later came to represent a thieves' lair or the thieves themselves.
2. In ancient times, it referred to plants of the reed family.
Synonyms:
1. A type of reed plant. Initially called "菼," it is referred to as "蒹" when it's young and named "萑" when fully grown.
Usage:
1. Reference: "Shijing · Bin Feng · Qiyue": "In August, there are reeds."
2. Examples:
- "萑苇" (two types of reed plants: "蒹" becomes "萑" and "葭" becomes "苇" upon maturity);
- "萑蒲" (two types of reed plants);
- "萑泽" (reed marsh, referring to a place frequented by thieves).