荞 (qiáo) - Buckwheat — a grain-like seed used as a & also refers to the buckwheat plant.

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器情

荞 · qiáo

Buckwheat — a grain-like seed used as a food crop;

also refers to the buckwheat plant.

Buckwheat — a grain-like seed used as aalso refers to the buckwheat plant.

Usage highlights

BuckwheatBuckwheat noodlesBuckwheat fieldBuckwheat teaBuckwheat honeyBuckwheat pillow

Synonyms

  • 荞麦— Buckwheat (the plant and grain)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Buckwheat noodles are popular in Japan (荞麦面).
  • This field is planted with buckwheat (荞麦田).
  • Buckwheat tea has a nutty flavor (荞麦茶).
  • Buckwheat honey is dark and flavorful (荞麦蜜).

Collocations

  • Buckwheat(荞麦)
  • Buckwheat noodles(荞麦面)
  • Buckwheat field(荞麦田)
  • Buckwheat tea(荞麦茶)
  • Buckwheat honey(荞麦蜜)
  • Buckwheat pillow(荞麦枕)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Buckwheat is an important crop in northern China, especially in mountainous regions with poor soil.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, buckwheat is considered to have cooling properties and is used to support digestion.
  • Buckwheat pillows filled with husks are traditional in some regions for their cooling effect and support.

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