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chinese chive

 

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Noun chinese chive has 1 sense
  1. garlic chive, Chinese chive, Oriental garlic, Allium tuberosum - a plant of eastern Asia; larger than Allium schoenoprasum
    --1 is a kind of alliaceous plant
    --1 has parts: garlic chive

Definitions from the Web

Chinese Chive

Description:

Chinese chive, also known as Chinese leek or garlic chive, is a perennial plant native to China. It belongs to the onion family and is widely used in Chinese cuisine for its distinctive flavor.

Senses:

Noun - Food:

1. Chinese chive refers to the edible plant and is commonly used as an ingredient in various dishes, such as stir-fries, dumplings, and omelettes. It has a mild garlic-like taste.

Example sentence: I added some chopped Chinese chives to the stir-fried noodles for extra flavor.

Noun - Plant:

2. Chinese chive can also refer to the plant itself, Allium tuberosum, which has long, flat leaves and small white flowers. It is often grown for its culinary uses.

Example sentence: The Chinese chive plant in my garden has grown taller than expected.

Usages:

Popular:

- Chinese chives are commonly used in Asian cuisine, especially in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dishes.

- The leaves of Chinese chives are often used as a garnish or added to salads.

- Chinese chives can be consumed raw, cooked or preserved.

Local:

- In certain regions of China, Chinese chives are used in traditional medicine for their believed health benefits.

- Chinese chive pancakes are a popular street food in China.

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