菼

Mandarin · pinyin tǎn

Meanings

  1. Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Amur silvergrass)
  2. Miscanthus sinensis (feather grass)
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菼
tǎn · rush or sedge
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3 · tan3

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cim1 · taam2

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