蓒 (xuān) - A type of aquatic plant, specifically referring to
蓒 · xuān
A type of aquatic plant, specifically referring to water celery (Oenanthe javanica), used in Chinese cuisine and traditional medicine.
A type of aquatic plant, specifically referring to
Usage highlights
Water celeryFresh water celeryWild water celeryWater celery soupPickled water celeryWater celery stems
Synonyms
- 水芹— water celery (more common term)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Water celery (蓒菜) grows in wetlands and streams.
- This dish contains fresh water celery (蓒).
- Traditional medicine uses water celery (蓒) for its cooling properties.
Collocations
- Water celery(蓒菜)
- Fresh water celery(鲜蓒)
- Wild water celery(野蓒)
- Water celery soup(蓒汤)
- Pickled water celery(腌蓒)
- Water celery stems(蓒茎)
Cultural background
FAQ- Water celery (蓒) has been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries, particularly in southern regions.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, water celery is considered to have cooling properties and is used to reduce internal heat.
- The character is relatively rare in modern usage and primarily appears in botanical or culinary contexts.