Definitions
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides
Etymology
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The character "藙" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the grass radical (艹) to signify its botanical nature and the component "毅" which primarily serves as a phonetic indicator. Etymologically, it has been used to designate the plant known as "山藙", a pungent herb valued as a spice, and this specific meaning has been consistently attested in historical texts. The traditional form of the character maintains this structure without alteration, and its application remains narrowly focused on referring to this particular aromatic plant.