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香椿
xiāngchūn
Description
香椿是一种树，它的嫩叶可以吃。
Xiangchun is a tree whose young leaves can be eaten.
春天的时候，很多人喜欢用香椿做菜，味道很特别。
In spring, many people like to cook with Xiangchun because it has a unique flavor.
Meanings
香椿xiāngchūn
Chinese toon; a tree whose young leaves are eaten
这棵香椿长得很高。
This Chinese toon tree grows very tall.
香椿xiāngchūn
the edible young leaves of the toon tree
妈妈用香椿炒了鸡蛋。
Mom stir-fried eggs with Chinese toon.
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Notes
- Etymology
香 (fragrant) + 椿 (toon tree); named for the aromatic young leaves.
- Nuance
香椿 refers both to the tree and to its edible spring leaves, a popular seasonal food.
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