茐 (cōng) - A variant form of 葱 (cōng), meaning scallion, & also used as a simplified form in some

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cōng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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茐 · cōng

A variant form of 葱 (cōng), meaning scallion, green onion;

also used as a simplified form in some contexts.

A variant form of 葱 (cōng), meaning scallion,also used as a simplified form in some

Usage highlights

Scallion variantGreen onionScallion pancakeChopped scallionsScallion and ginger

Synonyms

  • 葱— scallion, green onion (standard form)
  • 青葱— green scallion
  • 大葱— big scallion

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This dish uses scallions (茐) for flavor.
  • In some regions, 茐 is used instead of 葱 for scallion.
  • The simplified form 茐 appears in some informal contexts.

Collocations

  • Scallion variant(茐)
  • Green onion(青茐)
  • Scallion pancake(茐油饼)
  • Chopped scallions(茐花)
  • Scallion and ginger(茐姜)

Idioms

  • Added like scallions and garlic(如加茐蒜)
  • Scallion-green and jade-white(茐青玉白)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 茐 is primarily a variant character for 葱 (scallion), which has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years.
  • Scallions hold significance in Chinese cuisine as a fundamental aromatic ingredient.
  • The character appears in some simplified character lists and informal usage.

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