Chinese cabbage
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: pe-tsai cabbage. a Chinese plant, Brassica pekinensis, that is related to the cabbage and has crisp edible leaves growing in a loose cylindrical head
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another name for bok choy
Etymology
Origin of Chinese cabbage
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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She had also helped edit an online Chinese language platform promoting Tibetan rights while studying in France.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
All students must take Chinese language, math and foreign-language exams, plus three subjects determined by their chosen path of study.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Ng’s willingness to wade into Seattle elections and other political issues helped differentiate the Post from other Chinese language newspapers, Ng said.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
The Chinese language is difficult, and perhaps no one has struggled more with it than the inkers and bearers of America’s Chinese-character tattoos.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2023
Over the years, the Chinese language has given the giant panda more than twenty different names, including spotted bear, bamboo bear, giant bear cat, and bear cat.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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