hóng​dòu

red bean

红豆 紅豆 hóng​dòu
red bean noun
The azuki bean; an annual herb with yellow flowers and small dark-red seeds used in cooking and traditional medicine.

In many regions of China, including Hong Kong, red beans are often used in desserts.

jequirity bean
The bright red seed of certain evergreen trees, often used as a symbol of love and longing in classical Chinese poetry.

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