茎 (jīng) — stem, stalk
Definition
noun
stemstalk
Measure word · 条
Easily confused
- 节jiélook-alike(classifier) for segments of connected things: lessons, train cars, sections
- 经jīngsound-aliketo pass through; to go through (a place, time, or experience)
- 苗Miáolook-alikeMiao (an ethnic group in China, mainly in Guizhou, Yunnan, and Hunan)
- 精jīngsound-alikeskilled; proficient; refined (of ability)
- 鲸jīngsound-alikewhale
Examples
- ，。Zhè gēn jīng yòu xì yòu zhí, hěn róng yì zhé duàn.This stem is thin and straight, very easy to snap.
- 茎。Zhí wù de jīng fù zé bǎ shuǐ hé yǎng fèn sòng dào gè bù wèi.The plant stem is responsible for sending water and nutrients to various parts.
- 茎。Qiē cài qián xiān bǎ jīng qiē chéng xiǎo duàn.Before cooking, first cut the stem into small segments.
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