茭 (jiāo) - Wild rice stem & Zizania aquatica (an aquatic plant whose stems are

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Wild rice stem;

Zizania aquatica (an aquatic plant whose stems are edible);

ancient term for fodder grass.

Wild rice stemZizania aquatica (an aquatic plant whose stems areancient term for fodder grass.

Usage highlights

Wild rice stemZizania shootsFodder grassZizania fieldDried ZizaniaZizania leaves

Synonyms

  • 菰— Alternative name for Zizania aquatica
  • 茭白— Wild rice stem (culinary term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wild rice stem (茭白) is a popular vegetable in Chinese cuisine.
  • Farmers harvest Zizania (茭笋) from marshes.
  • In ancient times, it was used as fodder (茭草) for livestock.
  • The plant grows in wetlands (茭田).

Collocations

  • Wild rice stem(茭白)
  • Zizania shoots(茭笋)
  • Fodder grass(茭草)
  • Zizania field(茭田)
  • Dried Zizania(茭干)
  • Zizania leaves(茭叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 茭白 (wild rice stem) is a common vegetable in East Asian cuisine, especially in China, known for its tender texture and mild flavor.
  • Historically, the plant was also used as animal fodder, reflecting its dual purpose in agriculture.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (《诗经》) as a type of aquatic grass.

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