Definitions
aromatic plant, possibly Dahurian angelica 白芷[bái zhǐ] (archaic)
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茝 is a phono-semantic compound formed from the grass radical 艹 and the phonetic component 𦣝, which resembles 臣. It denotes a fragrant plant, often identified as a species of angelica, prominent in classical Chinese poetry such as the Chu Ci. The radical places it within the botanical domain, while its historical usage associates it with moral purity, virtue, and loyalty. Thus, the character serves both as a specific botanical identifier and a significant literary symbol.
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