danshen

Questions

What does danshen mean?

A perennial sage of species Salvia miltiorrhiza, valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its roots.

Where does danshen come from?

From Mandarin 丹參／丹参 (dānshēn).

How to pronounce danshen

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “danshen”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “danshen”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “danshen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.