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Definition
A collective name for large fleshy fungi; mushrooms.
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How it's used
Literary and scientific contexts are where this character appears most frequently, as it is rarely used in everyday speech. Most Cantonese speakers prefer using 菇 to refer to mushrooms in daily life. Using 蕈 instead of 菇 can make your speech sound unusually formal or academic.
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These mushrooms seem poisonous, don't eat them randomly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 菌, which is often used for bacteria or germs. While 蕈 specifically refers to the fleshy fruiting body of fungi, 菌 is a much broader term that includes microscopic organisms.
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