stem; stalk (n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
莖
Radicals
Stroke order
Phonetically similar words
井 jǐng - well (for drawing water) (n.) | HSK 6
Examples
这种植物的茎特别坚硬。 zhè zhǒng zhíwù de jīng tèbié jiānyìng - The stem of this plant is particularly hard.
医生正在研究这种草药的茎的药用价值。 yīshēng zhèngzài yánjiū zhè zhǒng cǎoyào de jīng de yàoyòng jiàzhí - Doctors are studying the medicinal value of the stems of this herb.
这些蘑菇的茎非常嫩。 zhèxiē mógu de jīng fēicháng nèn - The stems of these mushrooms are very tender.
茶叶的茎也可以用来制作茶包。 cháyè de jīng yě kěyǐ yòng lái zhìzuò chábāo - Tea stems can also be used to make tea bags.
这些花的茎有着浓郁的香气。 zhèxiē huā de jīng yǒuzhe nóngyù de xiāngqì - The stems of these flowers have a rich fragrance.