荽 (suī) - Coriander — refers to the coriander plant (Coriandrum

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荽 · suī

Coriander — refers to the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), commonly used as a herb in cooking.

Coriander — refers to the coriander plant (Coriandrum

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Synonyms

  • 香菜— coriander (more common term)
  • 芫荽— coriander (formal botanical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I add fresh coriander (香菜) to the soup.
  • Coriander seeds (芫荽籽) are used as a spice.
  • Some people dislike the taste of coriander (芫荽).
  • This dish is garnished with coriander leaves (芫荽叶).

Collocations

  • coriander(香菜)
  • coriander plant(芫荽)
  • coriander seeds(芫荽籽)
  • coriander leaves(芫荽叶)
  • coriander powder(芫荽粉)
  • fresh coriander(鲜芫荽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Coriander is a common culinary herb in many Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cooking.
  • The character 荽 is almost exclusively used in the compound 芫荽 (yánsuī) for coriander.
  • Coriander has a distinctive flavor that is polarizing; some people enjoy it while others find it soapy due to genetic factors.

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