created sense approved 荼 · tú · reed flower
荼
tú
reed flower
the white flowering head of reeds or other grasses appearing in profusion
那是一场如火如荼的革命运动。
created sense approved 荼 · tú · sowthistle
荼
tú
sowthistle
a bitter-tasting edible plant, specifically the common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)
谁谓荼苦，其甘如荠。
verb
created sense approved 荼 · tú · suffering
荼
tú
suffering
bitter hardship, misery, or cruelty
残暴的统治使百姓深陷于荼毒之中。