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蒹葭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

蒹葭 Usage and Examples

Reeds and rushes

Reeds

Rushes

一直钟爱着《诗经》中的“蒹葭苍苍,白露为霜。”

Always loved "the book of songs" in the "Jianjia gray, White Dew cream."

《蒹葭》正是这种“爱”屈服于“礼”悲剧的缩影。

"The Reeds" is obviously the epitome of this tragedy in which love succumbs to the feudal ethical code.

The characters in 蒹葭

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
蒹
jiān13reeds without ears
葭
jiā12young reeds or ancient flute

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Questions about 蒹葭

What does 蒹葭 mean in Chinese?

蒹葭 (jiān jiā) means “Reeds and rushes, Reeds, Rushes”.

How do you pronounce 蒹葭?

蒹葭 is pronounced jiān jiā in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “Reeds and rushes” in Chinese?

“Reeds and rushes” is 蒹葭 (jiān jiā) in Chinese.

How is 蒹葭 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 蒹葭, each with pinyin and an English translation.

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