薞 (sūn) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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sūn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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薞 · sūn

A type of plant, specifically referring to the sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus), an edible wild vegetable.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 苦菜— bitter vegetable (another name for sow thistle)
  • 莖菜— stem vegetable (referring to edible wild plants)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sow thistle (薞) is a common wild vegetable.
  • We gathered sow thistles (薞菜) from the field.
  • Sow thistle (薞) can be used in herbal medicine.

Collocations

  • sow thistle(薞)
  • sow thistle vegetable(薞菜)
  • sow thistle herb(薞草)
  • wild sow thistle(野薞)
  • sow thistle leaves(薞叶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sow thistle (薞) has been used as a wild vegetable in Chinese cuisine for centuries.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, sow thistle is believed to have cooling and detoxifying properties.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.

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