cǎo
grass
Pictograph of blades of grass.
Evolution

Oracle script
(~1250-1000 BC)
Oracle script
(~1250-1000 BC)
Seal script
Shuowen (~100 AD)Regular script
ModernMost common words with 艸
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
---|---|---|
grass | ||
draft (legislation, proposal etc) | ||
strawberry | ||
lawn | ||
tobacco |
Component uses
Iconic component in 1 character (1 verified)
Sources