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蔬菜
shūcài
Description
蔬菜是我们平时吃的植物食物，比如白菜、番茄和土豆。
蔬菜 are the plant foods we usually eat, such as Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, and potatoes.
多吃蔬菜对身体很好。
Eating more 蔬菜 is very good for your health.
Meanings
蔬菜shūcài
vegetables
妈妈每天都买新鲜的蔬菜。
Mom buys fresh vegetables every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
蔬 means 'edible plant/greens' and 菜 means 'vegetable/dish'; together a formal compound.
- Nuance
蔬菜 is more formal than 青菜, and refers to vegetables in general.
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