籼 (xiān) - Indica rice — a long-grained variety of rice

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xiān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

籼 · xiān

Indica rice — a long-grained variety of rice (Oryza sativa subsp.

indica) commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its non-sticky texture when cooked.

Indica rice — a long-grained variety of rice

Usage highlights

Indica riceIndica rice varietyCooked indica riceIndica rice grainsHybrid indica riceEarly

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 粳— Japonica rice (different rice subspecies)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This dish uses long-grain indica rice (籼米).
  • Indica rice is widely cultivated in Southern China (籼稻).
  • The grains of indica rice remain separate after cooking (籼米饭).

Collocations

  • Indica rice(籼米)
  • Indica rice variety(籼稻)
  • Cooked indica rice(籼米饭)
  • Indica rice grains(籼稻谷)
  • Hybrid indica rice(杂交籼稻)
  • Early-season indica rice(早籼稻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Indica rice is a staple food in southern China and Southeast Asia, distinct from the short-grained japonica rice common in northern China and Japan.
  • The character 籼 is specific to agriculture and botany, reflecting the importance of rice cultivation in Chinese civilization.

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