蒡 (bàng) - Burdock — refers to plants of the genus

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bàng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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蒡 · bàng

Burdock — refers to plants of the genus Arctium, especially greater burdock (Arctium lappa), whose roots are used in traditional medicine and cuisine.

Burdock — refers to plants of the genus

Usage highlights

Burdock rootGreater burdockBurdock teaBurdock seedsBurdock leavesWild burdock

Synonyms

  • 牛蒡— greater burdock (most common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Burdock root is used in traditional medicine (牛蒡根).
  • Greater burdock is a biennial plant (牛蒡 plant).
  • Burdock root tea is a popular health drink (牛蒡茶).
  • Stir-fried burdock root is a common dish (炒牛蒡).

Collocations

  • Burdock root(牛蒡根)
  • Greater burdock(牛蒡)
  • Burdock tea(牛蒡茶)
  • Burdock seeds(牛蒡子)
  • Burdock leaves(牛蒡叶)
  • Wild burdock(野牛蒡)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 蒡 alone; typically appears in compound words

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Burdock root has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries for its purported detoxifying properties.
  • In East Asian cuisine, burdock root (especially 牛蒡) is valued as a vegetable and is often used in stir-fries, soups, and teas.
  • The character 蒡 is primarily used in botanical and medicinal contexts rather than in general vocabulary.

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