蕹 (wèng) - Water spinach — a semi-aquatic tropical plant grown

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Water spinach — a semi-aquatic tropical plant grown as a leafy vegetable, also known as swamp cabbage or kangkong.

Water spinach — a semi-aquatic tropical plant grown

Usage highlights

Water spinachStirGarlic water spinachWater spinach stalksWater spinach fieldWater spinach cultivation

Synonyms

  • 空心菜— hollow heart vegetable (alternative name for water spinach)
  • 通菜— pass-through vegetable (another name for water spinach)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We stir-fried water spinach (炒蕹菜) for dinner.
  • Water spinach grows well in waterlogged conditions (蕹菜生长环境).
  • This dish features garlic water spinach (蒜蓉蕹菜).
  • Water spinach is rich in iron (蕹菜富含铁质).

Collocations

  • Water spinach(蕹菜)
  • Stir-fried water spinach(炒蕹菜)
  • Garlic water spinach(蒜蓉蕹菜)
  • Water spinach stalks(蕹菜梗)
  • Water spinach field(蕹菜田)
  • Water spinach cultivation(蕹菜种植)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Water spinach is a common leafy vegetable in Southern Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines.
  • It's known for its hollow stems and ability to grow in watery conditions, hence the name.
  • In some regions, it's considered a cooling food in traditional Chinese medicine.

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