鸡纵

雞樅
jīzōng
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 termite mushroom (Termitomyces)
  2. 2 Yunnan wild mushroom; also written 鸡枞

Examples

Yúnnán de jīzōng jūn tèbié xiānměi.
Yunnan's termite mushrooms are especially delicious.
Yóu jīzōng shì Yúnnán rén chángbèi de xiàfàn cài.
Oil-preserved jizong is a staple rice topping in Yunnan homes.

Tips

culture
A prized Yunnan wild mushroom that grows on termite nests — impossible to cultivate commercially, so fresh ones are seasonal and expensive. Usually preserved as 鸡纵 (jizong in oil with chilies) so it keeps for months. More commonly written 鸡枞.

Stroke Order

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