莴笋

萵筍

wōsǔn

noun #76,444

Measure Word

一根莴笋 gēn

Meanings

1 celtuce
2 stem lettuce
3 asparagus lettuce

Characters

Examples

凉拌莴笋丝很爽口。

Liángbàn wōsǔn sī hěn shuǎngkǒu.

Cold-tossed shredded celtuce is refreshing.

莴笋的叶子也可以炒着吃。

Wōsǔn de yèzi yě kěyǐ chǎo zhe chī.

Celtuce leaves can also be stir-fried.

Tips

memory

Literally 'lettuce-bamboo-shoot' — a lettuce variety grown for its thick, crisp stem rather than the leaves. The peeled green stalk is sliced and stir-fried or pickled. Western markets sometimes call it celtuce.

Stroke Order

莴 wō

笋 sǔn