菔 (fú) - Radish & turnip

菔Tone 2

fú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

菔 · fú

Radish;

turnip;

specifically refers to the root vegetable.

Radishturnipspecifically refers to the root vegetable.

Usage highlights

RadishWhite radishCarrot radishRadish seedlingRadish soupRadish cake

Synonyms

  • 萝卜— radish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She bought fresh radishes at the market (萝卜).
  • This dish uses daikon radish (白萝卜).
  • Radish leaves are also edible (萝卜叶).
  • Pickled radish is a common side dish (腌萝卜).

Collocations

  • Radish(萝卜)
  • White radish(白萝卜)
  • Carrot radish(胡萝卜)
  • Radish seedling(萝卜苗)
  • Radish soup(萝卜汤)
  • Radish cake(萝卜糕)

Idioms

  • A carrot in a radish pit(萝卜坑里拔萝卜)
  • Radish and greens, each has its own love(萝卜青菜，各有所爱)
  • Selling radishes while worrying about the soil(卖萝卜的担心土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Radish has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years and is considered one of the most common vegetables.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, radish is believed to aid digestion and reduce phlegm.
  • Radish appears in many folk sayings and idioms reflecting its importance in daily diet.

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