茎 (jīng) — stem, stalk

Definition

Examples

• 这根茎又细又直，很容易折断。
  Zhè gēn jīng yòu xì yòu zhí, hěn róng yì zhé duàn.
  This stem is thin and straight, very easy to snap.
• 植物的茎负责把水和养分送到各部位。
  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.
• 切菜前先把茎切成小段。
  Qiē cài qián xiān bǎ jīng qiē chéng xiǎo duàn.
  Before cooking, first cut the stem into small segments.

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