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芥蘭 (gaai3 laan2) — Chinese kale; Chinese broccoli (Brassica alboglabra). Popular green leaf vegetable used in Chinese cooking. Deeper green than choy sum, sometimes appears glossy and almost blue. Note: Freq. written as 芥藍 esp. in N China in Cantonese

gaai˗₃芥laanˊ²蘭
简 芥兰
Mandarin Pinyin: gai4 lan2

Meaning of 芥蘭

nounChinese kale; Chinese broccoli (Brassica alboglabra). Popular green leaf vegetable used in Chinese cooking. Deeper green than choy sum, sometimes appears glossy and almost blue. Note: Freq. written as 芥藍 esp. in N China

Characters in 芥蘭

芥gaai3
mustard plant
蘭laan4
orchid; [adj] elegant, graceful

Words Containing 芥蘭

蒜蓉芥蘭syun3 jung4 gaai3 laan2
stir-fried Chinese broccoli with minced garlic
芥蘭頭gaai3 laan2 tau4
Kohlrabi; turnip cabbage
芥蘭花gaai3 laan4 faa1
broccoli
芥蘭炒牛肉gaai3 laan2 caau2 ngau4 juk6
stir-fry beef and (Chinese) broccoli
芥蘭牛肉gaai3 laan2 ngau4 juk6
beef with broccoli

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