chinese cabbage

noun

Meaning

A group of leafy vegetables native to East Asia, characterized by long, crisp stalks and tender, crinkled leaves.

Examples

I added thinly sliced Chinese cabbage to the vegetable soup for extra crunch.
The recipe calls for a head of Chinese cabbage, but you can substitute bok choy if necessary.

Synonyms: napa cabbage, celery cabbage, wong bok

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chinese cabbage

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌtʃaɪniːz ˈkæbɪdʒ/

Definition

A group of leafy vegetables native to East Asia, characterized by long, crisp stalks and tender, crinkled leaves.

Examples

I added thinly sliced Chinese cabbage to the vegetable soup for extra crunch.
The recipe calls for a head of Chinese cabbage, but you can substitute bok choy if necessary.

Synonyms of chinese cabbage

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