Chinese word

葱

Pronunciation

Pinyincōng

Meaning

  • nounscallion

Example

请帮我切一些葱。qǐng bāng wǒ qiē yì xiē cōng

Please help me chop some scallions.

Illustration for 葱 (scallion)

More examples

他把葱切成细细的葱花，撒在炒面上。tā bǎ cōng qiē chéng xì xì de cōng huā sā zài chǎo miàn shàng

He cut the scallions into fine pieces and sprinkled them over stir-fried noodles.

Core concept

A slender, aromatic onion-like plant whose green stalks and leaves add sharp flavor and color to a dish.

Common phrases

  • 切葱qiē cōng

    cut scallions

  • 葱花cōng huā

    chopped scallions

  • 葱油cōng yóu

    scallion oil

Similar words

大葱dà cōng: A large scallion with a thick stalk and a long white base, often cooked in dishes.
葱花cōng huā: Finely chopped scallion used to add fresh flavor and color to a dish.
葱白cōng bái: The thick white part of a scallion, used in cooked dishes.
小葱xiǎo cōng: A small, tender scallion with thin leaves, often served raw or used as a garnish.

Definition in Chinese

指一种供食用的香味蔬菜，茎叶细长，口感辛香，常用于炒菜、凉拌或作为点缀。zhǐ yì zhǒng gōng shí yòng de xiāng wèi shū cài jīng yè xì cháng kóu gǎn xīn xiāng cháng yòng yú chǎo cài liáng bàn huò zuò wéi diǎn zhuì

Word origin

The character 葱 (cōng, "scallion") combines a plant marker with a sound-bearing part, making its written form both a clue to the category and a record of its traditional formation.

Usage tips

  • English kitchen vocabulary varies by region: green onion, spring onion, and scallion can name closely related produce, so recognizing all three labels helps with recipes and shopping.

Related words

  • 葱花cōng huāchopped scallionsnoun
  • 葱油cōng yóuscallion oilnoun
  • 葱白cōng báiscallion whitesnoun

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