蒪 (pò) - A type of water plant, specifically referring to

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pò ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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蒪 · pò

A type of water plant, specifically referring to Brasenia schreberi (water shield) or other aquatic plants.

A type of water plant, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

Water shield plantWater shield vegetableFresh water shieldWater shield pondCollect water shieldWater shield soup

Synonyms

  • 莼— water shield (Brasenia schreberi)
  • 水葵— water sunflower (another name for water shield)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Water shield plant (蒪菜) is used in Chinese cuisine.
  • The pond was covered with water shield (蒪).
  • He studies aquatic plants like Brasenia schreberi (蒪).

Collocations

  • Water shield plant(蒪菜)
  • Water shield vegetable(蒪蔬)
  • Fresh water shield(鲜蒪)
  • Water shield pond(蒪塘)
  • Collect water shield(采蒪)
  • Water shield soup(蒪羹)

Idioms

  • Chunji Chuncao(春蓺春草)
  • Picking water shield in spring(春采香蒪)
  • Lu Ji's water shield(陆机莼蒪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Water shield (蒪菜) has been used in Chinese cuisine since ancient times, mentioned in classical texts.
  • The plant is associated with purity and natural beauty in Chinese literature.
  • Water shield gathering was sometimes depicted as an elegant, scholarly activity.

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