蕈 (xùn) - Mushroom, fungus & specifically refers to umbrella-shaped fungi, including edible and

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Mushroom, fungus;

specifically refers to umbrella-shaped fungi, including edible and poisonous varieties.

Mushroom, fungusspecifically refers to umbrella-shaped fungi, including edible and

Usage highlights

Wild mushroomPoisonous mushroomMushroom cultivationMushroom cloudMushroom speciesEdible mushroom

Synonyms

  • 蘑菇— mushroom (more common term)
  • 菌— fungus, bacterium
  • 菇— mushroom, fungus

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We picked wild mushrooms (野生蕈) in the forest.
  • This dish contains delicious mushrooms (美味蕈类).
  • Some mushrooms are poisonous (毒蕈).
  • Mushroom cultivation (蕈菇栽培) is a specialized field.

Collocations

  • Wild mushroom(野生蕈)
  • Poisonous mushroom(毒蕈)
  • Mushroom cultivation(蕈菇栽培)
  • Mushroom cloud(蕈状云)
  • Mushroom species(蕈类)
  • Edible mushroom(食用蕈)

Idioms

  • Mushroom cloud rising(蕈云升起)
  • Like mushrooms after rain(如雨后春蕈)
  • Mushroom-shaped canopy(蕈状华盖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, mushrooms have been valued as both food and medicine for thousands of years.
  • Certain mushrooms like lingzhi (灵芝) are considered symbols of longevity and immortality in Taoist tradition.
  • Mushroom foraging has been a traditional activity in many rural Chinese communities.

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