Common Meanings
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lái莱
When pronounced 'lái', 莱 (lái) primarily refers to wild edible plants, such as 'lamb's quarters' or 'goosefoot' (藜). It signifies a type of wild green vegetable.
春天来了，田埂上长满了新鲜的野莱
Spring has arrived, and the field ridges are covered with fresh wild greens.
Used in the term 'láifú' (莱菔), which is an archaic name for radish.
莱菔是萝卜的别称，也是一种古老的蔬菜。
Láifú is an alternative name for radish, and also an ancient type of vegetable.
An ancient term referring to fallow fields or uncultivated land, often overgrown with weeds, especially those located in suburban areas.
那片久未耕种的田莱，如今已是野草丛生
That long-uncultivated fallow field is now overgrown with wild grass.