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安息香
ānxīxiāng
1. Styrax officinalis or Styrax benzoin
2. benzoin resin (used in TCM)
3. Benzoinum

Character Breakdown

安
ān
peaceful, tranquil, quiet
HSK 3 6 丶
息
xī
to end, to cease, to put a stop to; pause, breath, rest; news
HSK 2 10 丶
香
xiāng
incense; fragrant, aromatic
HSK 3 9 丶

Compound Words (3)

安息香属
ānxīxiāngshǔ
Styrax (tree genus)
安息香科
ānxīxiāngkē
Styracaceae, tree family including silver-bell, snowdrop and benzoin
安息香脂
ānxīxiāngzhī
benzoinum

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