芋 (yù) — taro; tuber crops (in compounds like 洋芋, 山芋)
Definition
芋 is almost always seen as 芋头 (yùtou), the everyday word for taro — a starchy tuber used in savory and sweet dishes. It rarely stands alone and mainly appears in compounds like 洋芋 (potato).
bound form
tarotuber crops (in compounds like 洋芋, 山芋)
Examples
- 。Zhè ge yù tou hěn hǎo chī.This taro is very tasty.
- 。Wǒ mǎi le sān jīn yù tou.I bought three jin of taro.
- 芋。yù Ní shì zuò tián diǎn de hǎo cái liào.Taro paste is a good ingredient for making desserts.
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