- 牛舌草 niúshécǎo oxtongue(botany) oxtongue; bugloss
- 牛舌菜 niúshécài Japanese patienceherb in the buckwheat family with large leaves and medicinal roots
- 牛舌饼 niúshébǐng ox-tongue pastryA traditional Taiwanese snack made of baked flour; named for its long, oval shape that resembles a cow's tongue. The Yilan version is generally thin and crispy, while the Lukang version is thicker and filled with a sweet or savory paste.