薑 (jiāng) - Ginger — a pungent rhizome used as a & also used as a surname.

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jiāng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

薑 · jiāng

Ginger — a pungent rhizome used as a spice and in traditional medicine;

also used as a surname.

Ginger — a pungent rhizome used as aalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 薑母— old ginger (more mature and pungent)
  • 生薑— fresh ginger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Add some ginger to the stir-fry (薑).
  • Ginger tea is good for colds (薑茶).
  • This recipe calls for fresh ginger (生薑).
  • Ginger is used in traditional Chinese medicine (中藥).

Collocations

  • ginger(生薑)
  • ginger tea(薑茶)
  • ginger powder(薑粉)
  • ginger juice(薑汁)
  • ginger candy(薑糖)
  • ginger root(薑根)

Idioms

  • Ginger is old and hot(薑是老的辣)
  • Ginger and cinnamon increase with age(薑桂之性)
  • Ginger and vinegar(薑醋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ginger has been used in Chinese cuisine and medicine for over 2,000 years.
  • In Chinese culture, old ginger is considered more potent, leading to the saying 'ginger is old and hot' meaning experience brings wisdom.
  • Ginger is often used in postpartum care and recovery in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character appears in many Chinese surnames, though it's not among the most common.

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