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    Using 芹菜 (qíncài) to mean "celery"

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    Explanation

    芹菜 (qíncài) is a noun meaning "celery." Chinese celery is thinner and more flavorful than Western celery and is commonly used as a stir-fry ingredient. It is a standard vocabulary item when discussing vegetables and cooking.

    Examples

    • 妈妈用芹菜和豆干一起炒了一盘菜。

      māma yòng qíncài hé dòugān yīqǐ chǎo le yī pán cài.

      Mom stir-fried a dish with celery and dried tofu together.

    • 中国的芹菜比西方的细，味道更浓。

      Zhōngguó de qíncài bǐ xīfāng de xì, wèidào gèng nóng.

      Chinese celery is thinner than Western celery and has a stronger flavor.

    • 我不太喜欢芹菜的味道，但它很有营养。

      wǒ bú tài xǐhuan qíncài de wèidào, dàn tā hěn yǒu yíngyǎng.

      I don't really like the taste of celery, but it's very nutritious.

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