全蝎

全蠍
quánxiē
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 whole scorpion (used in TCM)
  2. 2 dried whole scorpion (medicinal ingredient)

Examples

Zhè fù zhōngyào lǐ pèile quánxiē.
This prescription of Chinese medicine includes whole scorpion.
Shāndōng yǒumíng de cài shì yóuzhá quánxiē.
A famous Shandong dish is deep-fried whole scorpions.

Tips

culture
In traditional Chinese medicine 全蝎 is a classic remedy for wind-stroke, spasms, and chronic pain — the "whole" () in the name means the scorpion is used complete, dried, head and sting included. Also a famous snack skewer at night markets in Beijing's 王府井 and in Shandong.

Stroke Order

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