蕷 (yù) - Yam — refers to edible tubers, particularly Chinese

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Yam — refers to edible tubers, particularly Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), used in cooking and traditional Chinese medicine.

Yam — refers to edible tubers, particularly Chinese

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Synonyms

  • 山药— Chinese yam (common name)
  • 薯蓣— yam (botanical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Chinese yam is used in traditional medicine (山药).
  • Sweet potato is sometimes called 甘薯 or 番薯 (fanshu).
  • Yam noodles are a popular ingredient (山药粉).
  • Dioscorea is the botanical genus for yams (薯蓣属).

Collocations

  • Chinese yam(山药)
  • yam tuber(薯蓣)
  • sweet potato(甘薯)
  • yam powder(山药粉)
  • yam noodles(山药面)
  • medicinal yam(药薯)

Idioms

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Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chinese yam (山药) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to benefit the spleen, stomach, and kidneys.
  • The character 蕷 appears mainly in botanical and medicinal contexts rather than everyday language.
  • Yams are considered a nutritious food and are used in both savory and sweet dishes in Chinese cuisine.

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