Common Meanings
1
qián荨
Urtica; nettle (a perennial herbaceous plant whose stem fibers can be used for textiles or ropes).
荨麻的茎皮纤维可以做纺织原料，也可以做麻绳。
The stem fibers of nettle can be used as textile raw materials, and also for making ropes.
2
xún荨
Urticaria; hives; an allergic skin rash, often appearing as red, itchy welts on the skin.
他得了荨麻疹，皮肤上起了很多红疙瘩。
He developed urticaria, and many red bumps appeared on his skin.