芋 (yù) - taro & a general term for tuber plants like potatoes
芋 · yù
taro;
a general term for tuber plants like potatoes and yams.
taroa general term for tuber plants like potatoes
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- We had taro root (芋头) for dinner.
- Sweet potato (甘薯) is a type of tuber.
- Taro milk tea (芋圆奶茶) is a popular drink.
Collocations
- taro root(芋头)
- taro paste(芋泥)
- taro ball(芋圆)
- yam(山芋)
- sweet potato(甘薯)
- potato(马铃薯)
Idioms
- Lit: to burn the taro (煮豆燃萁) — to fight among oneself
- Lit: to mistake taro for something else (张冠李戴) — to confuse one thing for another
Cultural background
FAQ- Taro has been a staple food in many Asian cultures for centuries.
- In Chinese culture, taro symbolizes prosperity and family unity, especially during festivals.