豇 (jiāng) - Cowpea & a type of legume, specifically referring to the

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jiāng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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豇 · jiāng

Cowpea;

a type of legume, specifically referring to the yardlong bean or black-eyed pea.

Cowpeaa type of legume, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

CowpeaLong cowpeaFresh cowpeaCowpea stirPickled cowpeaCowpea seeds

Synonyms

  • 豆角— Bean pod (general term for long beans)
  • 长豆— Long bean

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought fresh cowpeas at the market (买豇豆).
  • Cowpea is a nutritious vegetable (豇豆很有营养).
  • This dish contains chopped cowpeas (这道菜里有切碎的豇豆).
  • Cowpeas are often used in stir-fries (豇豆常用来炒菜).

Collocations

  • Cowpea(豇豆)
  • Long cowpea(长豇豆)
  • Fresh cowpea(新鲜豇豆)
  • Cowpea stir-fry(炒豇豆)
  • Pickled cowpea(酸豇豆)
  • Cowpea seeds(豇豆种子)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cowpea is a common vegetable in Chinese cuisine, especially in southern China.
  • It has been cultivated in China for centuries and is mentioned in ancient agricultural texts.
  • In some regions, cowpea is associated with summer dishes and is valued for its nutritional content.

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