三七
Chinese
| three | seven | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (三七) | 三 | 七 | |
| simp. #(三七) | 三 | 七 | |
Etymology
From 三 (sān) "three" and 七 (qī) "seven," because of the plant's tendency to grow three petioles with seven leaflets each. It is also traditionally grown in 3 parts sunlight and 7 parts shade, and harvested 3 to 7 years after maturity, but these are likely traditions based on the name.[1]
Pronunciation
Synonyms
- 田七 (tiánqī)
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