芡
qiàn

plant allied to the waterlily

Senses

芡 qiàn gorgon euryale

(bound form) gorgon plant; an aquatic herb with large round leaves and purple flowers whose seeds are edible and used in medicine

芡 qiàn starch thickening

(bound form) thick liquid made of starch and water, used in cooking to thicken sauces or soups

References

see 芡/芡 → 芡实/芡實
see 芡/芡 → 鸡头/雞頭
see 芡/芡 → 勾芡/勾芡
see 芡/芡 → 芡粉/芡粉
abbreviation 芡粉/芡粉 → 芡/芡