茼 (tóng) - Chrysanthemum — specifically refers to the crown daisy

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Chrysanthemum — specifically refers to the crown daisy or garland chrysanthemum, an edible plant used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Chrysanthemum — specifically refers to the crown daisy

Usage highlights

Crown daisyGarland chrysanthemumEdible chrysanthemumChrysanthemum greensWild chrysanthemumChrysanthemum leaves

Synonyms

  • 茼蒿— crown daisy, garland chrysanthemum
  • 春菊— chrysanthemum greens (Japanese term also used in some regions)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Crown daisy is a popular vegetable (茼蒿).
  • The leaves have a distinctive aroma (茼蒿的香味).
  • It's often used in hot pot dishes (火锅茼蒿).
  • Garland chrysanthemum has yellow flowers (茼蒿花).

Collocations

  • Crown daisy(茼蒿)
  • Garland chrysanthemum(茼蒿)
  • Edible chrysanthemum(食用茼蒿)
  • Chrysanthemum greens(茼蒿菜)
  • Wild chrysanthemum(野茼蒿)
  • Chrysanthemum leaves(茼蒿叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with the edible plant crown daisy (茼蒿) in Chinese cuisine
  • Used in traditional medicine for its cooling properties and digestive benefits
  • Considered a seasonal vegetable with cultural significance in autumn dishes

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