莜 (yóu) - A type of cereal grain, specifically naked oats
莜 · yóu
A type of cereal grain, specifically naked oats (Avena nuda), cultivated in northern China.
A type of cereal grain, specifically naked oats
Usage highlights
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Synonyms
- 燕麦— oats (general term for Avena species)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Naked oats (莜麦) are a staple food in some northern regions.
- We had oat noodles (莜面) for lunch.
- This region is known for its oat cultivation (莜麦种植).
- Oat flour (莜面) is used to make various traditional dishes.
Collocations
- naked oats(莜麦)
- oat flour(莜面)
- oat noodles(莜面)
- oat cultivation(莜麦种植)
- oat field(莜麦田)
- oat products(莜麦制品)
Idioms
- No specific idioms featuring this character prominently
Cultural background
FAQ- 莜麦 (naked oats) is an important traditional crop in northern China, especially in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Hebei provinces.
- 莜面 (oat flour) dishes are considered characteristic local cuisine in these regions, with various preparation methods developed over centuries.
- The character is relatively specialized and primarily appears in agricultural and culinary contexts related to this specific grain.