香椿

xiāngchūn

noun #18,258

Measure Word

一棵香椿 kē

Meanings

1 Chinese toon (Toona sinensis)
2 Chinese mahogany (tree whose young leaves are eaten as a vegetable)

Characters

fragrant; aromatic

Chinese toon tree

Examples

春天的香椿炒鸡蛋特别好吃。

Chūntiān de xiāngchūn chǎo jīdàn tèbié hǎochī.

Scrambled eggs with Chinese toon in spring are especially delicious.

香椿叶只在早春才能吃到。

Xiāngchūn yè zhǐ zài zǎochūn cái néng chī dào.

Chinese toon leaves can only be eaten in early spring.

Tips

culture

香椿 is a beloved spring delicacy in northern China. The tender red shoots are harvested briefly in early spring and prized for their distinctive aroma. 香椿炒鸡蛋 (toon scrambled with eggs) is the classic dish.

Stroke Order

香 xiāng

椿 chūn