萵 (wō) - Lettuce — refers to edible leafy vegetables, particularly

萵Tone 1

wō ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

萵 · wō

Lettuce — refers to edible leafy vegetables, particularly lettuce varieties.

Lettuce — refers to edible leafy vegetables, particularly

Usage highlights

LettuceLettuce seedLettuce leavesRomaine lettuceHead lettuceLettuce cultivation

Synonyms

  • 生菜— lettuce (common term)
  • 萵苣— lettuce (formal term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought fresh lettuce (生菜) from the market.
  • This is a type of romaine lettuce (萵苣).
  • Lettuce wraps are a popular dish (生菜包).
  • The garden has various lettuce varieties (萵苣品种).

Collocations

  • Lettuce(萵苣)
  • Lettuce seed(萵苣籽)
  • Lettuce leaves(萵苣叶)
  • Romaine lettuce(長葉萵苣)
  • Head lettuce(結球萵苣)
  • Lettuce cultivation(萵苣種植)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lettuce has been cultivated in China for centuries and is commonly used in various dishes.
  • The character 萵 is primarily used in botanical and culinary contexts rather than cultural symbolism.
  • Lettuce is often associated with freshness and health in modern Chinese cuisine.

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