冬虫夏草(dōng chóng xià cǎo)

4 charactersTrad. 冬蟲夏草

caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)…

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Word information

Pinyin
dōng chóng xià cǎo
Meaning
caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) (The fungus grows within the body of a caterpillar, culminating in the emergence of a stalked fruiting body from the caterpillar's head, and is a much-prized and expensive ingredient used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine.)
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
冬蟲夏草

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