竹荪

竹蓀

zhúsūn

noun

Meanings

1 bamboo fungus
2 veiled lady mushroom (Phallus indusiatus)

Characters

fragrant grass; aromatic herb

Examples

竹荪炖鸡汤是宴席上的高档菜。

Zhúsūn dùn jītāng shì yànxí shàng de gāodàng cài.

Bamboo fungus stewed with chicken is a high-end banquet dish.

干竹荪要先用淡盐水泡发。

Gān zhúsūn yào xiān yòng dàn yánshuǐ pàofā.

Dried bamboo fungus needs to be rehydrated in lightly salted water first.

Tips

culture

Long called the 'queen of mushrooms' (菌中皇后), 竹荪 grows wild in southern bamboo groves and was a Qing imperial tribute. Its lacy white veil makes it instantly recognizable; in cooking it brings a delicate texture rather than a strong flavor, perfect for clear chicken or duck soup.

Stroke Order

竹 zhú

荪 sūn