苣 (jù) - Lettuce & a general term for certain plants in the

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jù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苣 · jù

Lettuce;

a general term for certain plants in the lettuce family, such as 莴苣 (lettuce).

Lettucea general term for certain plants in the

Usage highlights

LettuceEndiveChicoryField sowthistleLettuce familyWild lettuce

Synonyms

  • 莴苣— lettuce
  • 生菜— lettuce (specifically leaf lettuce)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought some lettuce (莴苣) from the market.
  • This is a type of edible plant (苣荬菜).
  • The salad contains fresh greens (生菜苣).

Collocations

  • Lettuce(莴苣)
  • Endive(苦苣)
  • Chicory(菊苣)
  • Field sowthistle(苣荬菜)
  • Lettuce family(苣科植物)
  • Wild lettuce(野苣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in botanical contexts to refer to lettuce and related plants.
  • Appears in compound words for various edible greens in Chinese cuisine.

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