芸 is also the simplified spelling of 蕓.
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芸
Mandarin · pinyin yún
Meanings
- common rue (Ruta graveolens)
- (used in old compounds relating to books because in former times rue was used to protect books from insect damage)
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- 芸
- yún · rue, herb used to keep insects away; to cut grass or weeds; art, talent, ability, craft, technique, performance, acting, trick, stunt
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Mandarin tones
2 · yun2
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Compare dictionary sources Wiktionary · 7 senses · 1 Cantonese reading
Rime Cantonese 粵拼
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Cantonese word readings for 芸. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.
character · Etymology 1
- (obsolete on its own in Standard Chinese) a kind of vegetable
- (abbreviation, alt-of) short for 芸香 (yúnxiāng)
- (alt-of, alternative) alternative form of 蕓 /芸 (yún)
- used in 芸芸 (yúnyún)
- (obsolete on its own in Standard Chinese) alternative form of 耘 (yún, “to weed”)
- a surname
character · Etymology 1
- deep yellow (like dried plants)
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