Definitions
Japanese variant of 藝|艺[yì]
common rue (Ruta graveolens); (used in old compounds relating to books because in former times rue was used to protect books from insect damage)
used in 蕓薹|芸薹[yún tái]
About
The character 芸, formed by the grass radical 艹 atop the phonetic component 云, initially specifically referred to the rue plant, an aromatic herb noted in early Chinese literature. Its structure clearly aligns it with botanical subjects, while the phonetic element provided its pronunciation. Over time, the meaning of 芸 expanded beyond the plant itself to convey ideas of luxuriance or multitude, evident in the compound 芸芸 used to describe abundant or crowded conditions. This semantic shift allowed the character to occasionally associate with concepts of cultivation and careful tending in agricultural contexts, though its core identity remained tied to vegetation without directly acquiring the broader connotations of art or technique found in other characters.
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小芸喜欢唱歌。
芸芸在图书馆看书。
妈妈买了芸豆做饭。
芸豆是一种常见的蔬菜。
花园里种着芸香。
芸香的气味很独特。
小芸和芸芸是好朋友。
在农业中，芸苔油被广泛使用。