紫菀花

zǐwǎnhuā

noun

Measure Word

一朵紫菀花 duǒ

Meanings

1 aster flower (Aster tataricus)
2 purple daisy-like flower used in traditional Chinese medicine

Characters

aster (plant name)

Examples

HSK 6

秋天山坡上开满了紫菀花。

Qiūtiān shānpō shàng kāi mǎn le zǐwǎnhuā.

In autumn the hillside is covered with aster flowers.

HSK 7-9

紫菀花入药可以止咳化痰。

Zǐwǎnhuā rùyào kěyǐ zhǐké huàtán.

Aster flower is used medicinally to stop coughs and resolve phlegm.

Tips

culture

The root of 紫菀 is a classic herb for coughs in traditional Chinese medicine, listed in 《神农本草经》. The 花 (flower) form emphasizes the ornamental purple blossoms.

Stroke Order

紫 zǐ

菀 wǎn

花 huā