莴笋 (wōsǔn) · celtuce, stem lettuce, asparagus lettuce

Measure Word

一根莴笋 gēn

Meanings

1 celtuce
2 stem lettuce
3 asparagus lettuce

About the ingredient

蔬菜 Vegetables · In season: spring

A thick stem under a crown of long leaves; peeled, the flesh is jade green, crisp and mild. Sliced or cut into strips for stir-fries, blanched for cold dishes, or added to soups.

Also called 青笋

Used in 5 dishes

莴笋炒肉片 wōsǔn chǎo ròupiàn

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

莴笋的叶子也可以炒着吃。

Wōsǔn de yèzi yě kěyǐ chǎo zhe chī.

Celtuce leaves can also be stir-fried.

HSK 7-9

凉拌莴笋丝很爽口。

Liángbàn wōsǔn sī hěn shuǎngkǒu.

Cold-tossed shredded celtuce is refreshing.

Tips

memory

Literally 'lettuce-bamboo-shoot' - a lettuce variety grown for its thick, crisp stem rather than the leaves. The peeled green stalk is sliced and stir-fried or pickled. Western markets sometimes call it celtuce.