山药

山藥
shānyao
noun #32,557

Meanings

  1. 1 Chinese yam
  2. 2 Dioscorea polystachya (edible and medicinal root)

Examples

HSK 7-9
Shānyao páigǔ tāng hěn zībǔ.
Chinese yam and pork rib soup is very nourishing.
HSK 7-9
Shānyao yǒu jiànpí yǎngwèi de zuòyòng.
Chinese yam strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach.

Tips

culture
山药 is both a food and a traditional Chinese medicine ingredient, prized for its slippery texture and believed benefits to digestion, lungs, and kidneys. It is considered a classic tonic food (补品) and is a staple of winter soups.

Stroke Order

shān
yào