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    Referring to fleshy texture with 肉质 (ròuzhì)

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    Structure

    肉质 + Noun

    Explanation

    肉质 (ròuzhì) is a noun or adjective meaning "fleshy" or "meaty in texture." It describes the thick, soft quality of plant parts or food. In botany, it is used to describe plants with thick, water-storing tissues, such as succulents.

    Examples

    • 多肉植物的叶片是肉质的,能储存很多水分。

      Duōròu zhíwù de yèpiàn shì ròuzhì de, néng chǔcún hěn duō shuǐfèn.

      The leaves of succulents are fleshy and can store a lot of water.

    • 这块牛排肉质鲜嫩,味道特别好。

      Zhè kuài niúpái ròuzhì xiānnèn, wèidào tèbié hǎo.

      This steak has tender, juicy meat and tastes especially good.

    • 仙人掌有肉质的茎,适合在干旱地区生存。

      Xiānrénzhǎng yǒu ròuzhì de jīng, shìhé zài gānhàn dìqū shēngcún.

      Cacti have fleshy stems, making them suited to survive in arid regions.

    • 多肉植物的叶片是肉质的,能储存很多水分。

      Duōròu zhíwù de yèpiàn shì ròuzhì de, néng chǔcún hěn duō shuǐfèn.

      The leaves of succulent plants are fleshy and can store a lot of water.

    • 这块牛排肉质鲜嫩,味道特别好。

      Zhè kuài niúpái ròuzhì xiānnèn, wèidào tèbié hǎo.

      This steak is tender and juicy, and tastes especially good.

    • 仙人掌有肉质的茎,适合在干旱地区生存。

      Xiānrénzhǎng yǒu ròuzhì de jīng, shìhé zài gānhàn dìqū shēngcún.

      Cacti have fleshy stems, making them well-suited to survive in arid regions.

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