稉 (jīng) - Japonica rice — refers to a specific variety

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Japonica rice — refers to a specific variety of short-grain rice commonly cultivated in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Japonica rice — refers to a specific variety

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Synonyms

  • 粳— alternative form of 稉 (japonica rice)
  • 粳米— japonica rice

Antonyms

  • 籼— indica rice (long-grain, non-sticky variety)
  • 籼稻— indica rice plant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This restaurant serves delicious japonica rice (稉米).
  • Japonica rice has a sticky texture when cooked (稉稻).
  • Farmers cultivate japonica varieties in northern China (稉稻品种).

Collocations

  • Japonica rice(稉米)
  • Japonica rice plant(稉稻)
  • Japonica rice variety(稉稻品种)
  • Japonica type(稉型)
  • Japonica characteristics(稉性)

Idioms

  • Distinguishing japonica and indica(稉秈之分)
  • The nature of japonica rice(稉稻之性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Japonica rice (Oryza sativa subsp. japonica) is one of the two major subspecies of Asian rice, alongside indica rice.
  • It is characterized by short, round grains that become sticky when cooked, making it ideal for dishes like sushi.
  • Japonica rice has been cultivated in China for thousands of years and remains a staple food in northern and northeastern regions.

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