How to write 芙

芙 [fú] 1. (Lotus) a. Refers to a deciduous shrub, known for its flowers in various colors including red, yellow, and white, distinct from the lotus; also known as "wood cotton rose" (木芙蓉). b. An alternate name for the lotus flower. 2. (Lotus) An alternate name for the lotus flower (荷花). 3. (Chengdu) An alternate name for Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in China, abbreviated as "Rongcheng" (蓉城) or simply "Rong" (蓉). 【本义】(Original meaning): 芙蓉: Alternate name for the lotus flower. 【造字法】(Character formation method): A phonosemantic compound, consisting of the grass radical (艸) and the sound element (夫). 芙蕖: Alternate name for the lotus flower. 【引】(Quotation): 1 《文选·张衡·东京赋》: "Lotuses cover the water, and autumn orchids adorn the edges." 2. (Cottonrose hibiscus) Refers to the wood cotton rose (木芙蓉). A large, deciduous shrub with broad, palmately lobed leaves. The large flowers, which have stems, come in red and white, changing to deep red at night. Both leaves and flowers can be used for medicinal purposes. 3. (Beauty) A metaphorical reference to a beautiful woman.