芋
taro plant; tuber
Meanings
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taro plant (Colocasia esculenta); perennial herb with edible tubers
Refers specifically to the taro plant species and its botanical characteristics.
Taro leaves are heart-shaped and very broad.
This type of taro grows in warm, humid southern regions.
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Farmers planted many taro plants in the fields, waiting for the autumn harvest.
When taro blooms, it displays a unique yellow-green spadix inflorescence.
Taro is a perennial herbaceous plant with tubers rich in starch.
noun
taro tuber; corm; edible root of the taro plant
Refers to the edible underground stem. Also commonly called 芋头 or 芋艿.
Grandma steamed some taro, which tasted fluffy and fragrant.
This taro is so big that one is enough for the whole family to eat.
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I like making taro into desserts, such as taro balls.
Fresh taro is very popular at the market and often sells out quickly.
Taro is rich in starch and dietary fiber, with high nutritional value.
noun
tuber crops in general; extended to potato, sweet potato, etc.
Extended usage found in compound words like 洋芋 (potato) and 山芋 (sweet potato).
In the north, people often call potatoes 'yangyu'.
Roasted sweet potatoes are especially sweet and delicious, a winter treat.
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These tuber crops are all important food sources that sustain many people.
Potatoes are one of the main crops in the southwest region, with extensive planting areas.
Although both sweet potatoes and potatoes contain the character 'yu' in their names, they are actually different plants.