Definitions
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" originated as a term for the rue plant, with its structure combining the grass radical (艹) to denote vegetation and the component "云" primarily for its phonetic value. Its traditional form, "蕓", is built upon the same structural principle, incorporating the grass radical with "云" to convey sound. Initially specific to rue, the character's application extended over time to include other plants like the rape plant in the compound "芸苔", and it occasionally appeared in historical texts within contexts suggesting lush or numerous growth, illustrating a semantic shift from a single plant name to a broader botanical association.
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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。