bok choy

/ˌbɒk ˈtʃɔɪ/ Chinese Origin Food & Drink

Original Word

白菜

Cantonese (baak choi)

Entered English

20th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "bok choy"

From Cantonese 'baak choi' (白菜), literally 'white vegetable', a type of Chinese cabbage. Entered English through Chinese grocery stores and cookbooks in the 20th century.

Example Usage

"Add some bok choy to the soup for extra nutrition."

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