pith in Chinese
pith in Chinese is 髓, 要旨 — pith means the soft, spongy tissue found in the middle of plant stems and roots.
pith in Chinese
髓
Pronounced: suǐ
The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
要旨
Pronounced: yào zhǐ
The essential or vital part of something; the essence.
What does "pith" mean?
- noun The soft, spongy tissue found in the middle of plant stems and roots.
- noun The white, spongy layer just under the peel of a citrus fruit.
- noun Used to introduce meanings that relate to people and animals rather than plants.
- noun Soft tissue found inside the body of a person or animal, such as the core of a horn or a feather shaft.
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What is "pith" in Chinese?
"pith" in Chinese is 髓, 要旨. pith means: The soft, spongy tissue found in the middle of plant stems and roots.
How do you pronounce 髓?
"pith" in Chinese is 髓, pronounced "suǐ".
Are there other ways to say "pith" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pith": 髓, 要旨.
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