川断

川斷

chuānduàn

noun

Meanings

1 chuanduan / Dipsacus asperoides root
2 Sichuan teasel root (traditional Chinese medicine)

Characters

Sichuan (short name)

break (short for 续断)

Examples

HSK 6

川断常用于治疗腰膝酸软。

Chuānduàn chángyòng yú zhìliáo yāo xī suān ruǎn.

Chuanduan is often used to treat weak and aching lower back and knees.

HSK 7-9

医生开的方子里有川断和杜仲。

Yīshēng kāi de fāngzi lǐ yǒu chuānduàn hé dùzhòng.

The doctor's prescription includes chuanduan and eucommia bark.

Tips

culture

川断 is a pharmacy short name for 川续断 (Dipsacus asperoides), a teasel root harvested in Sichuan. The 续断 ('continue-broken') name reflects its traditional use for reconnecting broken bones and strengthening sinews. Commonly paired with 杜仲 in TCM formulas for lower-back and knee weakness.

Stroke Order

川 chuān

断 duàn