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豆角

dòujiǎo
noun #35,361

Measure Word

一根豆角 gēn

Meanings

  1. 1 string beans
  2. 2 green beans
  3. 3 snap beans

Examples

豆角要多炒一会儿，不然不熟。
Dòujiǎo yào duō chǎo yíhuìr, bùrán bù shú.
Green beans need to be stir-fried longer, otherwise they won't be cooked through.
妈妈做的干煸豆角特别下饭。
Māma zuò de gānbiān dòujiǎo tèbié xiàfàn.
Mom's dry-fried green beans go really well with rice.
夏天的豆角最好吃。
Xiàtiān de dòujiǎo zuì hǎochī.
Summer green beans taste the best.

Tips

usage
豆角 is the northern Chinese term. In the south people also say 四季豆 (sìjìdòu). Both refer to the same long green beans.
mistakes
Green beans must be fully cooked. Undercooked 豆角 contains lectins and can cause food poisoning. 不熟的豆角会中毒.

Stroke Order

豆 dòu
角 jiǎo