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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
苤piěkohlrabin, 8 strokes, radical 艹
苤piěBrassica campestris subsp. rapaunknown, 8 strokes, radical 艹
piě(pie3)pie T3
  1. 1kohlrabi
  2. 2Brassica campestris subsp. rapa
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March 24, 2026

苤piě(pie3)

The character 苤 (piě) refers to kohlrabi, a type of vegetable that is part of the cabbage family. It is commonly used in various dishes, particularly in Chinese cuisine, where it adds a crunchy texture and mild flavor. Kohlrabi is often found in markets during the cooler months and is appreciated for its nutritional benefits.

Strokes8Radical艹
Cultural note

Kohlrabi is often featured in traditional Chinese dishes during winter months, showcasing the importance of seasonal vegetables in Chinese cooking. It's also a symbol of health and nutrition in many Chinese dietary practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'pièce' of kohlrabi being sliced with a sharp knife. The character 苤 resembles the leafy top of the kohlrabi, which helps you remember both its form and function. The 'pi' sounds like 'pea', which shares space with vegetables like kohlrabi in a garden.

Meanings of 苤

piě(pie3)
1kohlrabi
2Brassica campestris subsp. rapa
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About 苤

苤Simplified
8Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is relatively specialized and may be more commonly used in culinary or agricultural contexts. Learners should be cautious about confusing it with other similar vegetable names, and note that it’s less common in everyday conversation. It’s a more formal term, often used in recipes or food-related discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 苤 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other food-related terms often studied at beginner levels. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and understanding its context within discussions about vegetables and healthy eating.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 苤 with other similar vegetable characters, such as 菜 (cài) for 'vegetable' in general. It's important to remember that 苤 specifically refers to kohlrabi, while 菜 can refer to a variety of vegetables.

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Etymology of 苤

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)丕
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Origin

苤 = 艹 + 丕. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 苤

IDS Structure⿱艹丕
苤Full character
=
艹cao3
top
丕pi1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say kohlrabi in Chinese

“kohlrabi” in Chinese is苤piě

The character 苤 (piě) refers to kohlrabi, a type of vegetable that is part of the cabbage family. It is commonly used in various dishes, particularly in Chinese cuisine, where it adds a crunchy texture and mild flavor. Kohlrabi is often found in markets during the cooler months and is appreciated for its nutritional benefits.

When to use 苤

This term is relatively specialized and may be more commonly used in culinary or agricultural contexts. Learners should be cautious about confusing it with other similar vegetable names, and note that it’s less common in everyday conversation. It’s a more formal term, often used in recipes or food-related discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 苤 with other similar vegetable characters, such as 菜 (cài) for 'vegetable' in general. It's important to remember that 苤 specifically refers to kohlrabi, while 菜 can refer to a variety of vegetables.

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Word Family of 苤

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苤piěBrassica campestris subsp. rapa

Frequently asked questions about 苤

Kohlrabi can be eaten raw in salads, steamed, or stir-fried, and is popular in various cuisines for its unique texture.

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