葱 cōng scallions
scallions; leeks; green onions; green onion
How to remember 葱: 艹 grass + 怱 hurry = scallions. In the garden, Dad pulls up what looks like long grass and runs to the kitchen in a hurry, because the soup needs fresh scallions.
Component breakdown
葱 = 艹 grass + 怱 hurry
- 艹 grass
- 怱 hurry
In the garden, Dad pulls up what looks like long grass and runs to the kitchen in a hurry, because the soup needs fresh scallions.
How it is used
- 'Scallion / green onion' - 大葱 (dàcōng) a leek-like Chinese onion, 洋葱 (yángcōng) a bulb onion, 小葱 (xiǎocōng) spring onion.
- Also the color: 葱绿 (cōnglǜ) / 葱翠 (cōngcuì) fresh verdant green, as of lush foliage.
Example sentences
- 辣椒、洋葱和胡萝卜都属于蔬菜类。 Làjiāo、yángcōng hé húluóbo dōu shǔyú shūcàilèi.Peppers, onions and carrots are all vegetables.