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紫苏

zǐsū

Traditional: 紫蘇

beefsteak plant / shiso / Perilla frutescens

Character Breakdown

紫
zǐ
purple, violet; amethyst; surname
HSK 5
苏
sū
to awaken, to revive, to resurrect; used in transliterations
HSK 6

Additional Information

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