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“stem” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng

Example

这朵花的茎很粗。zhè duǒ huā de jīng hěn cū

The stem of this flower is very thick.

Illustration for 茎 (stem)

How to say “stem” in Chinese

“Stem” in Chinese is 茎 (jīng).

A plant's vertical support and transport channel, joining its roots to its leaves, flowers, or other growth.

Full entry for 茎: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 茎

实验中常切断茎观察愈合情况。shí yàn zhōng cháng qiē duàn jīng guān chá yù hé qíng kuàng

During experiments, the stem is often cut to observe its healing.

Tips for using 茎

  • Native English speakers may picture a large woody trunk, but everyday Chinese commonly uses this noun for the visible stalk of a herb or flower.

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