藬 (tuī) - A type of edible fern or bracken & refers to certain fern plants with edible young

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藬 · tuī

A type of edible fern or bracken;

refers to certain fern plants with edible young fronds.

A type of edible fern or brackenrefers to certain fern plants with edible young

Usage highlights

Fern shootsMountain fernEdible fernGathering fernsFern vegetable

Synonyms

  • 蕨— bracken, fern (more common term)
  • 蕨菜— fern vegetable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We gathered ferns for dinner (采藬).
  • The mountain ferns are sprouting (山藬发芽).
  • Fern shoots are a seasonal delicacy (藬菜时令).

Collocations

  • Fern shoots(藬芽)
  • Mountain fern(山藬)
  • Edible fern(可食藬)
  • Gathering ferns(采藬)
  • Fern vegetable(藬菜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ferns like 藬 have been foraged as wild vegetables in Chinese culinary tradition, especially in rural and mountainous areas.
  • Such plants represent connection with nature and seasonal eating practices in traditional Chinese culture.

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