(biǎn) - Flat & a type of flat bean

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biǎn | 14 strokes | radical:

· biǎn

Flat;

a type of flat bean;

also refers to something flat in shape.

Flata type of flat beanalso refers to something flat in shape.

Usage highlights

Flat beansBroad and flatFlat shapeBean pod

Synonyms

  • 扁豆hyacinth bean; flat bean

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer grows flat beans (稨豆).
  • The leaves are broad and flat (扁平的叶子).
  • This is a type of flat pod vegetable (稨豆类蔬菜).

Collocations

  • Flat beans(稨豆)
  • Broad and flat(宽稨)
  • Flat shape(稨形)
  • Bean pod(豆稨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily an agricultural term referring to specific types of flat beans.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, mostly found in agricultural or botanical contexts.

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