油麦菜

油麥菜
yóumàicài
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 Indian lettuce
  2. 2 Chinese leaf lettuce

Examples

HSK 7-9
Suànróng yóumàicài shì huǒguōdiàn de zhāopái sùcài.
Garlic Indian lettuce is the signature vegetable dish at hot pot places.
HSK 7-9
Yóumàicài bǐ shēngcài kǒugǎn gèng cuì.
Indian lettuce has a crunchier texture than regular lettuce.

Tips

usage
Often confused with 生菜 (head lettuce). 油麦菜 has long, narrow leaves and is usually stir-fried with garlic rather than eaten raw.

Stroke Order

yóu
mài
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