蔊 (hǎn) - A type of edible plant, particularly referring to
蔊 · hǎn
A type of edible plant, particularly referring to Rorippa indica, a species of yellowcress used as a vegetable or herb in Chinese cuisine.
A type of edible plant, particularly referring to
Usage highlights
蔊菜野蔊菜蔊菜汤清炒蔊菜蔊菜炒蛋
Synonyms
- 蔊菜— Rorippa indica (the plant itself)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We picked some wild 蔊菜 (hàn cài) for dinner.
- This dish is seasoned with 蔊菜 (hàn cài).
- 蔊菜 (hàn cài) grows abundantly in the fields during spring.
Collocations
- hàn cài(蔊菜)
- yě hàn cài(野蔊菜)
- hàn cài tāng(蔊菜汤)
- qīng chǎo hàn cài(清炒蔊菜)
- hàn cài chǎo dàn(蔊菜炒蛋)
Cultural background
FAQ- 蔊菜 is a wild edible plant traditionally foraged in rural areas of southern China.
- It is valued in folk cuisine for its unique flavor and is sometimes considered a 'healthy' or 'cleansing' vegetable.