How to write 芨

芨 [jī] 名 1. (白芨) A perennial herbaceous plant; its rhizome is used for medicinal purposes. Also written as "白及" (bái jí). 2. (～～草) A perennial herbaceous plant that grows in alkaline marshes. The stems and leaves are used as materials for papermaking and artificial silk; they can also be woven into baskets, racks, mats, etc. 3. (堇草) Referring to the plant "陆英" (lù yīng), known as Chinese elder in English. It belongs to the honeysuckle family and is a shrubby herbaceous wild plant. The whole herb is used to treat bruises and sprains, hence also known as "接骨草" (jiē gǔ cǎo) or bone-setting herb. Example: 芨芨草 (jī jī cǎo). 4. (植物名) 1. A plant name: ➊ The honeysuckle family, specifically the genus Sambucus, shrubby herbaceous plant. The leaves are opposite and serrated. In summer, it bears small flowers with cup-shaped yellow glands, and berries that are red and round. It often grows in open fields. The stems, leaves, and roots are used as a remedy for colds, treating conditions like hemiplegia and lumbago. Commonly known as "接骨草" (jiē gǔ cǎo). 2. See the entry for "白芨".