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choy sum

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A Chinese vegetable, a variety of Brassica rapa parachinensis subspecies, similar to bok choy but slimmer, with smooth green leaves and pale green stems, and clusters of flowers on the tips of the inner shoots.

uncountable

Equivalents

日本語菜心
3 more languages
Bahasa Indonesiacaisimsawi hijau
한국어채심

Examples

Added the chopped choy sum and stir it to release any excess water as steam. As the choy sum loses its water, add the chili and a good pinch of salt.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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