粳 (jīng) - Japonica rice — a type of short-grained rice & known for its sticky texture when cooked.

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粳 · jīng

Japonica rice — a type of short-grained rice common in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea;

known for its sticky texture when cooked.

Japonica rice — a type of short-grained riceknown for its sticky texture when cooked.

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Japonica riceJaponica rice plantJaponica typeJaponica varietyGlutinous japonica rice

Synonyms

  • 粳米— Japonica rice (grain)
  • 粳稻— Japonica rice (plant)

Antonyms

  • 籼— Indica rice (long-grained, less sticky)
  • 糯— Glutinous rice (very sticky)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We cooked japonica rice for dinner (粳米).
  • This variety is known as keng rice in some regions (粳稻).
  • The japonica type has a round, short grain (粳型).

Collocations

  • Japonica rice(粳米)
  • Japonica rice plant(粳稻)
  • Japonica type(粳型)
  • Japonica variety(粳品种)
  • Glutinous japonica rice(粳糯)

Idioms

  • Distinguishing japonica and indica(粳籼之分)
  • The debate between japonica and glutinous rice(粳糯之辨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 粳 rice is a staple food in northern and eastern China, contrasting with the long-grained indica rice (籼米) common in the south.
  • It is a fundamental grain in East Asian agriculture and cuisine, with a history of cultivation spanning thousands of years.

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