xiāng yùdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
ube / purple yam (Dioscorea alata) / taro (Colocasia esculenta)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

香芋 香芋 [xiang1 yu4] /ube; purple yam (Dioscorea alata)/taro (Colocasia esculenta)/

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  • 香
    xiāng

    fragrant / sweet smelling / aromatic / savory or appetizing / (to eat) with relish / (of sleep) sound / perfume or spice / joss or incense stick / CL:根[gēn]

  • 芋
    yù

    taro / Colocasia antiquorum / Colocasia esculenta

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