藠 (jiào) - Scallion & Chinese scallion

藠Tone 4

jiào ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

藠 · jiào

Scallion;

Chinese scallion;

a type of small onion with white bulb and green leaves, similar to spring onion.

ScallionChinese scalliona type of small onion with white bulb

Usage highlights

Scallion headPickled scallionsScallion and gingerScallion pancakeScallion oilScallion shoots

Synonyms

  • 葱— scallion; spring onion (more common term)
  • 韭— Chinese chives; garlic chives

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought some scallions for cooking (买了一些藠).
  • This dish needs scallions as garnish (需要藠作为装饰).
  • Scallion pancakes are a popular snack (藠饼是一种受欢迎的小吃).

Collocations

  • Scallion head(藠头)
  • Pickled scallions(腌藠)
  • Scallion and ginger(藠姜)
  • Scallion pancake(藠饼)
  • Scallion oil(藠油)
  • Scallion shoots(藠苗)

Idioms

  • As common as scallions in the market(如市中之藠)
  • Scallion and ginger make good partners(藠姜相配)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 藠 is primarily used in culinary contexts, especially in Southern Chinese cuisine.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, mostly appearing in specific regional dishes and traditional recipes.
  • In some regions, 藠头 (scallion heads) are pickled and served as a side dish or condiment.

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