See also: 高良姜

Chinese

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ginger
trad. (高良薑)
simp. (高良姜)
alternative forms 高莨薑高莨姜

Etymology

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First element is from 高涼高凉 (Gāoliáng, “ancient placename in China”), with (“cold”) changed to its homophone (“good”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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高良薑

  1. lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum)

Synonyms

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