荼

MEANING

1. 壹名noun

   thistle

   • zhèzhǒngtúhěnpiàoliang.

     这种荼很漂亮。🔊

     This kind of tea plant is very beautiful.

2. 貳名noun

   common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)

   • zhèzhǒngtúkěyǐchīma?

     这种荼可以吃吗？🔊

     Is this type of plant edible?

3. 參形adjective

   bitter (taste)

   • zhèzhǒngcháyǒudiǎntú.

     这种茶有点荼。🔊

     This kind of tea is somewhat bitter.

4. 肆形adjective

   cruel

   • tāhěntúdú.

     他很荼毒。🔊

     He is very cruel and destructive.

5. 伍

   flowering grass in profusion