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Be cautious of the tonal pronunciation: 萝卜 is pronounced with a rising tone for '萝' (luó) and a falling tone for '卜' (bo). It is generally used in informal settings related to food, but can appear in culinary literature. Common collocations include '白萝卜' (bái luóbo) for white radish.
This word does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects with Level 2 food-related words such as '菜' (cài - vegetable) and '汤' (tāng - soup). Focus on pronunciation and using it in context with other food vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 萝卜 (luóbo) with other vegetables like 胡萝卜 (húluóbo - carrot). Remember, the first character 萝 specifically relates to varieties of radish, while 胡 refers to the carrot family.
Pronunciation of 萝卜
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Component Characters
How to say radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5] in Chinese
“radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5]” in Chinese is萝卜
萝卜 (luóbo) refers to radish, particularly the white radish variety commonly found in Chinese cuisine. It is often used in salads, soups, and pickles, and is valued for its crisp texture and slightly spicy flavor. This word is fundamental in discussions about food and cooking in Chinese culture.
When to use 萝卜
Be cautious of the tonal pronunciation: 萝卜 is pronounced with a rising tone for '萝' (luó) and a falling tone for '卜' (bo). It is generally used in informal settings related to food, but can appear in culinary literature. Common collocations include '白萝卜' (bái luóbo) for white radish.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 萝卜 (luóbo) with other vegetables like 胡萝卜 (húluóbo - carrot). Remember, the first character 萝 specifically relates to varieties of radish, while 胡 refers to the carrot family.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 萝卜
萝卜 specifically refers to the white radish, while other types like 红萝卜 (hóng luóbo) refer to red radishes.
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