稞 (kē) - Highland barley & a type of barley (Hordeum vulgare) grown in

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Highland barley;

a type of barley (Hordeum vulgare) grown in the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan regions.

Highland barleya type of barley (Hordeum vulgare) grown in

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Highland barleyHighland barley wineRoasted barley flourPlant highland barleyBarley fieldBarley grain

Synonyms

  • 青稞— Highland barley (specific variety)
  • 大麦— Barley (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tibetan tsampa is made from roasted highland barley (青稞).
  • Highland barley is a staple food in Tibet (西藏的主食).
  • They cultivate highland barley (种植青稞) on the plateau.
  • Highland barley wine is a traditional beverage (青稞酒).

Collocations

  • Highland barley(青稞)
  • Highland barley wine(青稞酒)
  • Roasted barley flour(糌粑)
  • Plant highland barley(种稞)
  • Barley field(稞田)
  • Barley grain(稞麦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with Tibetan agriculture and cuisine, especially as the key ingredient for tsampa (roasted barley flour).
  • Cultivated at high altitudes, it is a resilient crop central to food security in the Himalayan region.

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