蔥 (cōng) - Scallion, green onion, spring onion & also refers to the color greenish-blue or pale

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cōng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

蔥 · cōng

Scallion, green onion, spring onion;

also refers to the color greenish-blue or pale green.

Scallion, green onion, spring onionalso refers to the color greenish-blue or pale

Usage highlights

ScallionChopped scallionsGreen onion pancakeSpring onionShallotLush and green

Synonyms

  • 青葱— Green onion; also means youthful and fresh
  • 大葱— Spring onion, larger variety

Antonyms

  • 枯— Withered, dried (opposite of fresh green scallions)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Add chopped scallions (葱花) to the soup.
  • Green onion pancakes (葱油饼) are a popular snack.
  • The mountains are covered with lush greenery (郁郁葱葱).
  • She bought a bunch of spring onions (大葱) from the market.

Collocations

  • Scallion(葱)
  • Chopped scallions(葱花)
  • Green onion pancake(葱油饼)
  • Spring onion(大葱)
  • Shallot(红葱头)
  • Lush and green(郁郁葱葱)

Idioms

  • Lush and luxuriant(郁郁葱葱)
  • As if seeing light through green onions(如见青天白日)
  • Green mountains and blue waters(青山绿水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Scallions are fundamental in Chinese cuisine, used as both seasoning and vegetable.
  • The character appears in poetic descriptions of lush vegetation and vibrant nature.
  • In traditional color terminology, 葱 can refer to pale green or bluish-green hues.

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