豌

wān
宛 + 豆

Definitions

wān used in 豌豆[wān dòu]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 豆 represents the meaning and 宛 represents the sound.

Semantic: 豆 Phonetic: 宛

About

The character 豌 (wān) is a phono-semantic compound denoting the pea plant. Its left component, the semantic radical 豆 (dòu), classifies it within the bean or legume category. The right component, 宛 (wǎn), provides the phonetic element. Some etymological interpretations suggest 宛 may also contribute a sense of bending, alluding to the plant's winding vines. 豌 is used almost exclusively for this specific legume, most commonly in the compound 豌豆 (wāndòu) meaning "garden pea", and does not extend into broad metaphorical or abstract meanings.

Example Sentences Hide

我喜欢吃豌豆。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī wāndòu.

I like to eat peas.

妈妈在剥豌豆。

Māma zài bō wāndòu.

Mom is shelling peas.

碗里的豌豆很新鲜。

Wǎn lǐ de wāndòu hěn xīnxiān.

The peas in the bowl are very fresh.

豌豆汤的味道很鲜美。

Wāndòu tāng de wèidào hěn xiānměi.

The pea soup tastes very delicious.

青豌豆比黄豌豆更嫩。

Qīng wāndòu bǐ huáng wāndòu gèng nèn.

Green peas are more tender than yellow peas.

豌豆富含蛋白质和纤维。

Wāndòu fù hán dànbáizhì hé xiānwéi.

Peas are rich in protein and fiber.

这道菜需要用到豌豆和玉米。

Zhè dào cài xūyào yòng dào wāndòu hé yùmǐ.

This dish requires peas and corn.

科学家正在研究改良豌豆的品种。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū gǎiliáng wāndòu de pǐnzhǒng.

Scientists are researching how to improve pea varieties.

Related Characters

Component: 宛

碗 腕 婉 惋 蜿 畹 琬 剜 菀 箢 鹓 鋺 埦 惌

Component: 豆

登 短 豆 逗 痘 壹 頭 豉 豇 饾 豐 餖 豎 豈

Example Words

豌豆