苋 (xiàn) - Amaranth — an edible leafy vegetable & refers to plants in the Amaranthus genus.

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xiàn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苋 · xiàn

Amaranth — an edible leafy vegetable;

refers to plants in the Amaranthus genus.

Amaranth — an edible leafy vegetablerefers to plants in the Amaranthus genus.

Usage highlights

Amaranth vegetableRed amaranthWild amaranthAmaranth seedsAmaranth familyAmaranth soup

Synonyms

  • 苋菜— amaranth (vegetable)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We stir-fried amaranth greens (炒苋菜).
  • Amaranth leaves are nutritious (苋菜叶很有营养).
  • This dish contains red amaranth (红苋菜).

Collocations

  • Amaranth vegetable(苋菜)
  • Red amaranth(红苋菜)
  • Wild amaranth(野苋)
  • Amaranth seeds(苋米)
  • Amaranth family(苋科)
  • Amaranth soup(苋菜汤)

Idioms

  • None directly featuring 苋 as a key character in common idioms.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Amaranth is a common leafy vegetable in Chinese cuisine, valued for its nutritional content.
  • In some regions, red amaranth is used in dishes for its vibrant color, which can symbolize prosperity.

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