巴豆

Traditional form:

巴豆

Pinyin (reading):

bādòu

Definitions:

• croton (Croton tiglium), evergreen bush of Euphorbiaceae family 大戟科 (dàjǐkē)
• croton seed, a strong purgative

Characters:

• 巴 - to desire, to wish for
• 豆 - beans, peas; bean-shaped

Traditional characters:

• 巴 - to desire, to wish for
• 豆 - beans, peas; bean-shaped