榠 (míng) - Chinese quince — a type of flowering plant

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Chinese quince — a type of flowering plant in the rose family, specifically Pseudocydonia sinensis, known for its fragrant fruit used in traditional medicine and cooking.

Chinese quince — a type of flowering plant

Usage highlights

Chinese quinceQuince treeQuince fruitQuince pasteQuince flowerQuince wood

Synonyms

  • 木瓜— Chinese quince (common name)
  • 木梨— wooden pear (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese quince (榠樝) fruit has a strong fragrance.
  • Traditional medicine uses quince (榠樝) for digestive issues.
  • The quince tree (榠树) blooms with beautiful pink flowers.
  • Quince paste (榠樝膏) is a traditional sweet treat.

Collocations

  • Chinese quince(榠樝)
  • Quince tree(榠树)
  • Quince fruit(榠果)
  • Quince paste(榠樝膏)
  • Quince flower(榠花)
  • Quince wood(榠木)

Idioms

  • Quince fragrance fills the courtyard(榠香满院)
  • As firm as quince wood(坚如榠木)
  • Quince blossom in spring(春榠花开)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Chinese quince has been cultivated for over 2000 years in China for both ornamental and medicinal purposes.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, quince is believed to aid digestion and relieve coughs.
  • The wood of the quince tree is valued for its hardness and fine grain in woodworking.

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