鋀 (tōu) - Bean & a type of legume

鋀Tone 1

tōu ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

鋀 · tōu

Bean;

a type of legume;

also refers to a specific type of bean or pulse in ancient texts.

Beana type of legumealso refers to a specific type of bean

Usage highlights

Type of beanLegume varietyAncient beanBean plantBean harvest

Synonyms

  • 豆— bean (more common character for beans)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a type of bean called dou (鋀).
  • He studied various legumes including dou (鋀).
  • This recipe calls for dou beans (鋀).

Collocations

  • Type of bean(鋀)
  • Legume variety(鋀)
  • Ancient bean(古鋀)
  • Bean plant(鋀植)
  • Bean harvest(鋀收)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to specific types of legumes.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical and academic interest.
  • Part of the vocabulary describing agricultural products in classical literature.

FAQ