flowering stalk of Chinese cabbage; heart of a vegetable
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
flowering stalk of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa var. parachinensis); choi sum
A common leafy green vegetable in Chinese cuisine, specifically the tender flower stalks and leaves. Known as 'Choy Sum' in Cantonese.
Jīn今
wǎn晚
wǒ我
men们
chǎo炒
ge个
suàn蒜
róng蓉
cài菜
xīn心
。
Let's stir-fry some garlic choi sum tonight.
Bái白
zhuó灼
cài菜
xīn心
shì是
yī一
dào道
jīng经
diǎn典
yuè粤
cài菜
。
Blanched choi sum is a classic Cantonese dish.
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Cài菜
xīn心
zài在
dōng冬
tiān天
tè特
bié别
qīng清
tián甜
。
Choi sum is especially sweet and tender in the winter.
noun
heart of a vegetable (e.g., cabbage, lettuce)
Refers to the tender, inner core or leaves of certain leafy vegetables.
Dà大
bái白
cài菜
de的
cài菜
xīn心
zuì最
nèn嫩
zuì最
hǎo好
chī吃
。
The heart of the Napa cabbage is the most tender and delicious part.
Shēng生
cài菜
shā沙
lā拉
yào要
yòng用
cài菜
xīn心
bù部
fèn分
de的
yè叶
zi子
。
Use the heart leaves of the lettuce for the salad.