How to write 菅

菅 [jiān] 1. A perennial herbaceous plant, often found in grasslands on hillsides. Very tough, it can be used for making cooking brooms, brushes, etc. The stems and leaves can be used as raw materials for papermaking. - 例:草～人命（Metaphor for disregarding human life）. 2. Also refers to "蕑" (a type of orchid). 3. Related to "姦" (to commit adultery). 4. A surname. 菅 [jiān] 1. Same as the original meaning ([En.] villous themeda). A type of perennial herbaceous plant (Themeda gigantea var. villosa), with long and pointed leaves, green flowers, and brown spikelets. 2. Also denotes the general term for cogongrass. 3. An ancient geographical name in China ([En.] Jian town). Located in the area that is now north of Shan County, Shandong during the Spring and Autumn Period. 引: 1. 《诗·小雅·白华》: 白华菅兮，白茅束兮 (Verses from the Book of Songs: "White blossoms of the rush, tied with white grass"). 例: - 菅茅 (A type of grass); 菅菲 (Grass sandals); 菅筲 (A rice vessel made of rush grass); 菅荐 (A grass mat). These provide further context on the meanings and usages of the character 菅.