seaweed; seafood (especially plant-based)
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
edible marine plants; seaweed
Specifically refers to edible plants and algae from the sea, such as kelp, nori, and sea lettuce. Often used in a culinary context.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
hǎi海
cài菜
fù富
hán含
diǎn碘
，
duì对
shēn身
tǐ体
hěn很
hǎo好
。
This type of seaweed is rich in iodine and very good for health.
Hǎi海
biān边
de的
rén人
men们
cháng常
chī吃
hǎi海
cài菜
zuò做
de的
liáng凉
bàn拌
cài菜
。
People by the sea often eat cold dishes made with seaweed.
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Shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
mài卖
de的
hǎi海
cài菜
zhǒng种
lèi类
hěn很
duō多
。
There are many types of seaweed sold in the market.
noun
seafood (especially plant-based and other non-fish products)
In a broader, sometimes informal sense, can refer to various edible marine products beyond just plants, including shellfish, sea cucumbers, etc., especially in culinary contexts. More specific than the general term '海鲜'.
Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
hǎi海
cài菜
tāng汤
fēi非
cháng常
xiān鲜
měi美
。
The seafood soup at this restaurant is extremely delicious.
Wǒ我
men们
diǎn点
le了
yī一
fèn份
hǎi海
cài菜
pīn拼
pán盘
。
We ordered a platter of assorted seafood.
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Tā他
bù不
chī吃
yú鱼
，
dàn但
kě可
yǐ以
jiē接
shòu受
hǎi海
cài菜
。
He doesn't eat fish, but he can accept other types of seafood.