wo1 seon2萵筍莴笋

Jyutpingwo1 seon2

Yalewō séun

名詞

Definition

Celtuce or stem lettuce; the crisp, edible peeled stem of the lettuce plant.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the thick, edible stem of the plant, which must be peeled thoroughly before cooking to remove the fibrous outer layer. It is prized for its crunchy texture and is a staple in home-style stir-fries. While the leaves are technically edible, they are rarely sold attached to the stem in local markets and are distinct from the leafy greens commonly used in hot pot or salads.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條wo1萵seon2筍hou2好san1新sin1鮮，maai5買faan1返heoi3去caau2炒juk6肉pin2片laa1啦。

This stem lettuce is very fresh, let's buy it to stir-fry with pork slices.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識dim2點joeng2樣cyu5處lei5理tiu4條wo1萵seon2筍aa4呀？

Do you know how to prepare the stem lettuce?

Common phrases

caau2炒wo1萵seon2筍

stir-fried stem lettuce

wo1萵seon2筍pin2片

sliced stem lettuce

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 生菜, which refers to standard leafy lettuce. If you ask for 萵筍 in a restaurant, you will receive the stem, not the leafy vegetable.