Definition
薇 (wēi) is a character that primarily refers to a species of fern (Osmunda regalis) in classical and botanical contexts. It is far more common as a component in plant names such as 蔷薇 (rose) and 紫薇 (crape myrtle). In Taiwan, it is sometimes pronounced wéi (second tone).
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a species of fern (Osmunda regalis)
Examples
- 薇。Zhè zhǒng wēi shēngzhǎng zài cháoshī de sēnlín lǐ.This type of fern grows in damp forests.
- 薇。Zǐ wēi shì Zhōngguó chángjiàn de guānshǎng zhíwù.Crape myrtle is a common ornamental plant in China.
- 。Qiáng wēi kāi chū le měilì de huā.The rose bloomed beautiful flowers.
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