Common Meanings
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jìn荩
A type of annual herbaceous plant (Arthraxon hispidus), commonly known as "jìn cǎo" or "huáng cǎo". Its slender stems and ovate-lanceolate leaves can be used as a yellow dye, and its fibers as raw material for papermaking.
这种荩草的茎叶可以提取出天然的黄色染料。
The stems and leaves of this jìn cǎo plant can extract natural yellow dye.
A loyal and faithful minister; originally referring to an official appointed by the emperor.
他一直被视为一位忠心耿耿的荩臣，深得百姓爱戴。
He has always been regarded as a loyal and devoted minister, deeply beloved by the common people.
Unburnt remnants of firewood or stubble; embers.
炉火渐熄，只余一堆余荩。
The stove fire gradually died down, leaving only a pile of embers.