How to Say ‘Moss’ in Simplified Chinese
苔藓
💬 Usage Tip: Together, [苔藓] (tái xiǎn) refers to plant growths like moss and lichen.
🇨🇳 In China: An element of metaphor for time or patience, fit for humorous negotiations over the TV.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
苔藓
[tái xiǎn]
moss and lichen
A type of organism that consists of a fungus living in a symbiotic relationship with algae.
石头上覆盖着苔藓。
The rock is covered with moss and lichen.
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