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The Chinese word 冬菇 is formed by directly combining the character 冬, meaning "winter", with the character 菇, meaning "mushroom", to create a compound noun that literally denotes "winter mushroom", specifying a type of mushroom associated with or harvested in the winter season.

Word Definition - 冬菇

dōng gū donko shiitake mushroom, a prized type of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) cultivated in winter, with thick flesh and partially open cap

Individual Character Details

冬 dōng, dōng, dōng
菇 gū