Pak Choi
/pɑːk ˈtʃɔɪ/noun
A type of Chinese cabbage with broad, dark green leaves and a thick white stem.
Did you know?In traditional Chinese medicine, Pak Choi is valued for its cooling properties, believed to balance the body's internal heat and promote longevity.
Etymological Timeline
Middle Chinese
MC
白菜
“Literally means 'white vegetable', often used for various leafy greens.”
Old Chinese
OC
*bɨg
“Refers to 'vegetable' or 'plant', emphasizing the significance of greens in diet.”
Modern Mandarin
Mandarin
白菜 (báicài)
“Refers to 'white vegetable', a common term for various types of Chinese cabbage.”
Modern English
English
Pak Choi
“Adoption of the term as a specific variety of Chinese cabbage in Western cuisine.”