菘 (sōng) - A type of Chinese cabbage & specifically refers to Brassica chinensis, also known as

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菘 · sōng

A type of Chinese cabbage;

specifically refers to Brassica chinensis, also known as bok choy or pak choi.

A type of Chinese cabbagespecifically refers to Brassica chinensis, also known as

Usage highlights

Chinese cabbageWinter cabbageBok choyCabbage gardenFresh cabbageCabbage soup

Synonyms

  • 白菜— Chinese cabbage (general term)
  • 青菜— green vegetables (broader category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought fresh Chinese cabbage (菘菜) at the market.
  • This dish uses bok choy (白菜菘) as the main ingredient.
  • Winter cabbage (冬菘) is particularly sweet and tender.
  • The recipe calls for stir-fried Chinese cabbage (炒菘).

Collocations

  • Chinese cabbage(菘菜)
  • Winter cabbage(冬菘)
  • Bok choy(白菜菘)
  • Cabbage garden(菘园)
  • Fresh cabbage(鲜菘)
  • Cabbage soup(菘汤)

Idioms

  • Spring onion and winter cabbage each has its own merit(春韭秋菘)
  • The flavor of plain cabbage(早韭晚菘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically valued as a common vegetable in Chinese cuisine, known for its nutritional value and versatility.
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a staple winter vegetable, symbolizing simplicity and natural goodness.
  • The term appears in poetry and literature to evoke rustic, wholesome living.

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