蕌 (lěi) - A type of wild onion or chive & refers to Allium chinense, also known as Chinese

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蕌 · lěi

A type of wild onion or chive;

refers to Allium chinense, also known as Chinese onion or rakkyo.

A type of wild onion or chiverefers to Allium chinense, also known as Chinese

Usage highlights

Pickled rakkyoRakkyo bulbsWild onionRakkyo plantRakkyo in vinegar

Synonyms

  • 藠— Alternative character for rakkyo
  • 薤— Classical term for Chinese onion

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Pickled rakkyo (腌蕌头) is a common side dish.
  • The plant has bulbous roots (蕌头).
  • It is used in traditional medicine (中药).

Collocations

  • Pickled rakkyo(腌蕌头)
  • Rakkyo bulbs(蕌头)
  • Wild onion(野蕌)
  • Rakkyo plant(蕌子)
  • Rakkyo in vinegar(醋蕌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rakkyo (蕌) is cultivated in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, for its edible bulbs.
  • It is often pickled and served as a condiment or side dish, especially with rice or curry.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed to have digestive and antiseptic properties.

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