28 Vegetables and Their Translation in Mandarin Chinese (+ Recipe Ideas!)

From bok choy to bamboo shoots, vegetables are a staple of Chinese cuisine. In this brief and delicious introduction to Chinese vegetables, I'll give you the names of the most common vegetables in Mandarin and tell you a little about their usage in Chinese cuisine. Just like English has both eggplant and aubergine, Chinese often has many names for a single vegetable. Winter melon is a green gourd that often appears in Chinese stir fry. In the picture below, you can see a bento box made up of several Chinese vegetables, including cauliflower and asparagus. "Ginger" - 姜. Ginger is a key spice in many Chinese dishes and a must-have in any Chinese kitchen! I hope you enjoyed this brief and delicious introduction to Chinese vegetables.