Definition
凯乐 (kǎi lè) is a transliteration of the English word 'kale', a leafy green vegetable. It is a loanword that appears primarily in culinary or health contexts, often in menus, grocery stores, or nutrition discussions. Unlike some other loanwords, it has no extended cultural or slang meanings — it refers directly to the vegetable itself. Use it where you would use 'kale' in English.
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kale (the leafy green vegetable)
Examples
- 凯乐。Zhè zhǒng kǎi lè shālā fēicháng jiànkāng.This kind of kale salad is very healthy.
- 凯乐。Wǒ zài chāoshì mǎi le yìxiē xīn kǎi lè.I bought some fresh kale at the supermarket.
- 凯乐。kǎi lè hányǒu fēngfù de wéishēngsù.Kale is rich in vitamins.
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