芭 Traditional form: 芭 Pinyin (reading): bā Definitions: an unidentified fragrant plant mentioned in the Songs of Chu 楚辭/楚辞 ( Chucǐ) used in 芭蕉 (bājiāo) used in transliteration Characters: 芭 - a plantain or banana palm Traditional characters: 芭 - a plantain or banana palm