肉质根

肉質根

ròuzhìgēn

noun

Meanings

1 fleshy root (botany)
2 succulent root

Characters

quality / substance

Examples

HSK 6

这种植物靠肉质根储存水分。

Zhèzhǒng zhíwù kào ròuzhìgēn chǔcún shuǐfèn.

This plant stores water in its fleshy roots.

HSK 7-9

胡萝卜的肉质根富含胡萝卜素。

Húluóbo de ròuzhìgēn fùhán húluóbosù.

Carrots' fleshy roots are rich in carotene.

Tips

usage

Botanical term. 肉质 (fleshy/succulent) + 根 (root). Describes the swollen, water- or nutrient-storing roots of plants like carrots, radishes, and beets.

Stroke Order

肉 ròu

质 zhì

根 gēn