gei2 zi2杞子
Jyutpinggei2 zi2
Yalegéi jí
Definition
Goji berry; Chinese wolfberry.
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How it's used
Commonly associated with traditional Chinese medicine and home cooking, this ingredient is frequently added to soups and congee for its perceived health benefits. It is almost always referred to by this name in local markets rather than the more formal botanical terms.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Adding some goji berries to the soup will make it sweeter.
Do you usually eat goji berries?
Related words
Common phrases
goji berry and chrysanthemum tea
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