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Definition
Celery wormwood, crown daisy, or other mugwort plants; to weed or pull out.
- celery wormwood; crown daisy; mugwort
- to weed; to pull out
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How it's used
Primarily used in agricultural or gardening contexts to describe the physical act of pulling weeds by hand. While it shares the character with the plant name, the verb usage is distinct and often implies a repetitive or tedious task. It is more specific than simply saying 掹 or 拔 as it carries the connotation of clearing unwanted vegetation from a plot.
Examples
These weeds are growing very fast, need to pull them out quickly.
Have you helped pull out those weeds yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the plant name 茼蒿 which is a common leafy vegetable. When used as a verb, it specifically refers to weeding and should not be used for pulling other objects like hair or nails.
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