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菜根
cài​gēn

vegetable root

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents

Senses

菜根 cài​gēn vegetable root

the root or stalk of a vegetable; typically refers to the inedible or fibrous part

菜根 cài​gēn simple food

(metaphorical) coarse or simple food, representing a frugal or austere lifestyle

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