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Definition of yu choy

yu choy

Plural:yu choy
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A leafy green vegetable native to China, featuring slender, crisp green stalks, oval leaves, and small yellow flowers, commonly stir-fried or steamed in Asian cuisine.

Example

"She tossed the chopped yu choy into the wok with some minced garlic and a drizzle of sesame oil."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with other Asian greens like bok choy or gai lan; yu choy is distinguished by its thinner, tender green stalks and the frequent presence of small, edible yellow flowers.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yu choy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yu-choy
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