荸 (bí) - Water chestnut & used in the term 'water chestnut' (荸荠).

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Water chestnut;

used in the term 'water chestnut' (荸荠).

Water chestnutused in the term 'water chestnut' (荸荠).

Usage highlights

Water chestnutSliced water chestnutWater chestnut flourCanned water chestnutFresh water chestnut

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I like eating water chestnuts (荸荠).
  • The dish contains sliced water chestnuts (荸荠片).
  • Water chestnut flour is used in some desserts (荸荠粉).

Collocations

  • Water chestnut(荸荠)
  • Sliced water chestnut(荸荠片)
  • Water chestnut flour(荸荠粉)
  • Canned water chestnut(罐头荸荠)
  • Fresh water chestnut(鲜荸荠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Water chestnuts are a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine, valued for their crisp texture and sweet flavor.
  • They are often used in stir-fries, dumplings, and desserts.

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