"choy" in Chinese (Simplified)
菜心小白菜
Definition
“Choy” 是粤语和普通话口语中的词,常用来指各种中式绿叶蔬菜,尤其是小白菜(如上海青、菜心等)。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Choy” 在英语环境下常用于菜单、亚洲超市或谈论中国菜时,通常指小白菜(bok choy),但也可能泛指其他中式叶菜。不要用它泛指所有蔬菜。
Examples
We bought some fresh choy from the market.
我们在市场买了新鲜的**菜心**。
My favorite vegetable is choy.
我最喜欢的蔬菜是**小白菜**。
They added choy to the soup.
他们往汤里加了**小白菜**。
You can stir-fry choy with garlic for a quick side dish.
你可以用蒜蓉快炒**菜心**作为一道配菜。
Is there any choy left in the fridge, or should I get more?
冰箱里还有**菜心**吗,还是我去买点?
At the restaurant, I always order extra choy with my noodles.
在餐厅我总是点加量的**小白菜**配面条。