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芥
jiè
Description
"芥"常常用来说很小的东西，比如"芥子"是一种很小的种子。
"芥" is often used to refer to very small things, for example, "芥子" is a very small seed.
它也可以指芥菜或者芥末，就是我们吃东西时常用的调料。
It can also refer to mustard greens or mustard, which is a condiment we often use when eating.
Meanings
芥jiè
mustard plant; mustard
我喜欢在饭里放一点芥末。
I like to put a little mustard in my food.
芥jiè
tiny thing; trifle
这点小事只是芥子一样小。
This small matter is as tiny as a mustard seed.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally the name of the mustard plant; the tiny seed gave rise to the 'trifle' sense.
- Nuance
rarely used alone in modern speech; usually appears in compounds like 芥末 or 芥菜.
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