wong4 guk1黃菊黄菊
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Definition
Yellow chrysanthemum
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dried yellow chrysanthemum flowers used for brewing tea. While often just called 菊花, specifying 黃菊 highlights the yellow variety which is traditionally associated with cooling properties in herbal medicine. It is frequently paired with 枸杞 to enhance the flavor and health benefits.
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do2朵dóExamples
This cup of yellow chrysanthemum tea is very fragrant.
Do you like drinking yellow chrysanthemum tea?
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Common phrases
yellow chrysanthemum tea
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