薐 (léng) - Used only in the word 'spinach' (菠菜). The

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léng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

薐 · léng

Used only in the word 'spinach' (菠菜).

The character 薐 has no independent meaning outside this specific botanical context.

Used only in the word 'spinach' (菠菜). The

Usage highlights

SpinachSpinach leavesSpinach soupFresh spinachBoiled spinachSpinach and egg

Synonyms

  • 菠菜— spinach (same meaning, more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought fresh spinach at the market (菠菜).
  • Spinach is rich in iron (菠菜).
  • This dish contains spinach (菠菜).
  • Spinach salad is healthy (菠菜沙拉).

Collocations

  • Spinach(菠菜)
  • Spinach leaves(菠菜叶)
  • Spinach soup(菠菜汤)
  • Fresh spinach(新鲜菠菜)
  • Boiled spinach(煮菠菜)
  • Spinach and egg(菠菜炒蛋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 薐 is exclusively used in the compound 菠菜 (spinach), which was introduced to China from Persia during the Tang dynasty.
  • The character itself carries no cultural significance beyond its botanical reference to spinach.
  • The phonetic component 稜 suggests the original pronunciation, while the 艹 (grass/plant) radical indicates its botanical nature.

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