蔆 (líng) - Water chestnut & water caltrop

蔆Tone 2

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蔆 · líng

Water chestnut;

water caltrop;

specifically refers to the aquatic plant Trapa or its edible fruit.

Water chestnutwater caltropspecifically refers to the aquatic plant Trapa or

Usage highlights

Water caltropWater chestnut plantCaltrop flourCaltrop sliceWild water chestnutRed water caltrop

Synonyms

  • 菱— Alternative form for water chestnut/caldrop
  • 荸荠— Water chestnut (different plant, Eleocharis dulcis)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We harvested fresh water chestnuts (蔆角) from the pond.
  • The dish is garnished with sliced water caltrop (蔆片).
  • Water caltrop flour (蔆粉) is used in some desserts.
  • The lake was covered with water chestnut plants (蔆植物).

Collocations

  • Water caltrop(蔆角)
  • Water chestnut plant(蔆植物)
  • Caltrop flour(蔆粉)
  • Caltrop slice(蔆片)
  • Wild water chestnut(野蔆)
  • Red water caltrop(红蔆)

Idioms

  • Not applicable for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Water chestnuts have been cultivated in China for thousands of years as a food source.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, water chestnuts are considered cooling and are used to reduce internal heat.
  • The plant is often associated with wetlands and aquatic environments in Chinese agriculture.

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