韮 (jiǔ) - Leek, scallion, Allium & specifically refers to Chinese leek (Allium tuberosum).

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Leek, scallion, Allium;

specifically refers to Chinese leek (Allium tuberosum).

Leek, scallion, Alliumspecifically refers to Chinese leek (Allium tuberosum).

Usage highlights

Chinese leekLeek flowersLeek seedsLeek dumplingsLeek pancakesStir

Synonyms

  • 韭菜— Chinese leek (more common modern form)
  • 韭— Leek (simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We grow leeks in the garden (种韮菜).
  • Leek and egg dumplings are delicious (韮菜鸡蛋饺子).
  • He bought a bunch of Chinese leeks (一把韮菜).
  • Leek pancakes are a popular snack (韮菜盒子).

Collocations

  • Chinese leek(韮菜)
  • Leek flowers(韮花)
  • Leek seeds(韮子)
  • Leek dumplings(韮菜饺子)
  • Leek pancakes(韮菜盒子)
  • Stir-fried leek(炒韮菜)

Idioms

  • Cutting leeks, growing again(割韮复生)
  • Spring leeks after rain(雨后春韮)
  • Leek in morning dew(朝露韮菜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Leek has been cultivated in China for over 3,000 years and appears in ancient texts.
  • In Chinese culture, leek symbolizes resilience as it regrows quickly after being cut.
  • Leek is considered a yang food in traditional Chinese medicine, believed to warm the body.

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