萇楚

Chinese

carambola
 
distinct; clear; orderly; pain; suffering; ancient place name; surname
trad. (萇楚)
simp. (苌楚)

Pronunciation


Noun

萇楚

  1. (literary) A plant mentioned in the Book of Songs, uncertainly identified as the star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) or the kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa).

Derived terms

  • 隰有萇楚隰有苌楚
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