蘿 (luó) - Radish & refers to plants with edible roots, especially the

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luó ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘿 · luó

Radish;

refers to plants with edible roots, especially the radish (Raphanus sativus);

also used in names of various plants like carrots and turnips.

Radishrefers to plants with edible roots, especially thealso used in names of various plants like

Usage highlights

RadishCarrotWhite radishTurnipRadish soupPickled radish

Synonyms

  • 萝卜— radish (general term)
  • 菜头— vegetable head (regional term for radish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I bought fresh radishes at the market (萝卜).
  • Carrots are rich in vitamin A (胡萝卜).
  • She grows turnips in her garden (芜菁萝卜).
  • This dish contains daikon radish (白萝卜).

Collocations

  • Radish(萝卜)
  • Carrot(胡萝卜)
  • White radish(白萝卜)
  • Turnip(芜菁萝卜)
  • Radish soup(萝卜汤)
  • Pickled radish(腌萝卜)

Idioms

  • A carrot and a stick(胡萝卜加大棒)
  • As cheap as radishes(贱如萝卜)
  • Worrying about the radish being pulled out(拔萝卜带出泥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Radishes have been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years and are mentioned in ancient agricultural texts.
  • In Chinese folk medicine, radishes are considered beneficial for digestion and respiratory health.
  • The radish symbolizes simplicity, humility, and common sustenance in Chinese culture.

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