荼

tú

Dictionary entry

thistle

What does 荼 mean?

荼 (tú) has the following dictionary meaning.

1thistle

2common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)

3bitter (taste)

4cruel

5flowering grass in profusion

Character breakdown

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荼túthistle · common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)

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荼

tú

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