goeng2蔃
Jyutpinggoeng2
Yalegéung
Definition
The root of a plant, or the coarse fiber of a vegetable.
- the root of a plant
- the tough, coarse fiber of a vegetable
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fibrous, woody, or tough parts of plants that are typically discarded during food preparation. It is most commonly heard in the context of cooking, where one might complain about the texture of vegetables that were not trimmed properly. While it can technically refer to any root, it is rarely used for edible root vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
These vegetable roots are very tough, don't eat them.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 根, which is the general, standard term for a root. Using 蔃 for a root that is soft or edible sounds unnatural and implies it is tough or fibrous.
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