山药

山藥
shānyao
noun #32,557

Meanings

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

Examples

Shānyao páigǔ tāng hěn zībǔ.
Chinese yam and pork rib soup is very nourishing.
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 () and is a staple of winter soups.

Stroke Order

shān
yào