蕒 (mǎi) - Mai — refers to a type of edible & also used as a surname.

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mǎi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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蕒 · mǎi

Mai — refers to a type of edible plant, often translated as 'field mustard' or 'shepherd's purse';

also used as a surname.

Mai — refers to a type of ediblealso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Shepherd's purse vegetableField mustardMai surnameWild maiMai plantFresh mai

Synonyms

  • 薺菜— shepherd's purse (more common term)
  • 野菜— wild vegetable (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Shepherd's purse (蕒菜) is a common wild vegetable.
  • The field mustard plant (蕒蒿) grows in many regions.
  • This dish contains mai vegetable (蕒菜).
  • He has the surname Mai (蕒先生).

Collocations

  • Shepherd's purse vegetable(蕒菜)
  • Field mustard(蕒蒿)
  • Mai surname(蕒姓)
  • Wild mai(野蕒)
  • Mai plant(蕒草)
  • Fresh mai(鮮蕒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mai refers to edible wild plants that have been foraged in Chinese cuisine for centuries.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage except in botanical contexts and as a surname.
  • Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is considered both a vegetable and a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

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