栮 (ěr) - A type of edible fungus or mushroom, specifically

栮Tone 3

ěr ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

恩丰

栮 · ěr

A type of edible fungus or mushroom, specifically referring to the Auricularia fungus (wood ear mushroom).

A type of edible fungus or mushroom, specifically

Usage highlights

wood ear mushroomAuricularia fungusdried wood earfresh wood earblack wood earcloud ear fungus

Synonyms

  • 木耳— wood ear mushroom (more common term)
  • 云耳— cloud ear fungus

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We added wood ear mushrooms to the stir-fry (木耳栮).
  • This dish contains Auricularia fungus (栮菌).
  • Dried wood ear mushrooms need to be soaked before cooking (干栮需要泡发).

Collocations

  • wood ear mushroom(木耳栮)
  • Auricularia fungus(栮菌)
  • dried wood ear(干栮)
  • fresh wood ear(鲜栮)
  • black wood ear(黑栮)
  • cloud ear fungus(云耳栮)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Wood ear mushrooms have been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries, valued for their texture and nutritional benefits.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, wood ear mushrooms are believed to help with circulation and contain beneficial nutrients.
  • The character 栮 is relatively rare and specialized, primarily used in mycological or culinary contexts.

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