How to write 蓼

蓼 (liǎo) 1. A one-year herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves, small flowers that are white or light red, and egg-shaped, flattened fruits. It grows on or in water. The stem and leaves have a spicy taste and can be used for seasoning. The whole plant is used in medicine. Also known as "水蓼" (water knot-weed). 2. A general term for plants of the knotweed genus (knot-weed). One-year or perennial herbaceous plants, with small white or light red flowers, growing on or in water. The leaves are spicy and can be used for seasoning. 3. The name of an ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period (Liao state). 4. Located in the southwest of present-day Tanghe County, Henan Province. 5. In the northeast of present-day Gushi County, Henan Province, there is a place called Liao City Hill, which is the site of the ancient Liao state. 6. An ancient county name (Liao county). Established during the Southern Liang dynasty. In present-day Gushi County, Henan Province. 7. A surname. 蓼 (lù) 1. Describing a plant as tall. (of plants) tall. 2. See also liǎo. 引: "蓼蓼者莪" from "Book of Songs·Minor Odes·Liao Xiao": A phrase indicating abundance. 例: For example: "蓼蓼" (the appearance of being tall); "蓼萧" (referring to the grace of a monarch extending across the seas).