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松花

sōnghuā

Description

松花可以指松树开的花,也可以指一种用鸭蛋做的食物,叫松花蛋。

"松花" can refer to the flowers of a pine tree or a food made from duck eggs called "松花蛋".

很多人喜欢吃松花蛋,它的颜色很深,味道很特别。

Many people like to eat "松花蛋"; it has a dark color and a very unique taste.

Meanings

松花sōnghuā

pine flower; pine pollen

春天的时候,松花是黄色的。

In spring, pine flowers are yellow.

松花sōnghuā

preserved (century) egg, short for 松花蛋

我点了一盘松花和豆腐。

I ordered a plate of pine flowers and tofu.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    松 (pine) + 花 (flower); the egg sense named for pine-flower-like patterns on it.

  • Nuance

    松花蛋 and 皮蛋 both mean century egg; 松花蛋 emphasizes the crystal patterns.

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