Bok Choi (Noun)
Meaning 1
Elongated head of dark green leaves on thick white stalks.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Asiatic plant grown for its cluster of edible white stalks with dark green leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stir-fry contained a mixture of tender bok choy, juicy shrimp, and crunchy carrots.
- In the farmer's market, the vendor offered a fresh bunch of bok choy that looked perfect for tonight's dinner.
- Stir-frying the bok choy with some garlic and ginger brought out its delicate flavor and crunchy texture.
- Bok choy is a cool-season crop that can be grown year-round in mild climates with adequate moisture.
- The Cantonese restaurant served a popular side dish of braised bok choy with savory hoisin sauce and sesame seeds.