chive

[US]/tʃaiv/
[UK]/tʃaɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small bulbous plant related to the onion, with long hollow leaves that are chopped up and used as a herb
v. to trim or cut with scissors
Word Forms
Pluralchives

Phrases & Collocations

chive flower

chive pancake

chive dumplings

chive oil

Example Sentences

Conclusions:Chinese chive seed have certain effect on improving sexual function of demasculinization mouse.

I like to sprinkle chives on my baked potatoes.

The chive dip is a perfect complement to the chips.

She garnished the salad with fresh chives.

Chives add a burst of flavor to the soup.

The omelette was topped with chopped chives.

The chef used chives to enhance the dish's presentation.

The chive plant grows well in moist soil.

Chives are often used in traditional Chinese medicine.

She snipped some fresh chives from her garden.

The chive and cheese quiche was a hit at the party.

Real-world Examples

Yes, I do Rob. I really like the pork and chive filling.

Source: BBC Authentic English

She used a lot of Nira chives.

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

At Square Roots we focus on basil, mint, chives, herbs.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

I generally like a few varieties like nasturtium or chive flowers.

Source: Connection Magazine

I don't need any help. And besides, my parisian salad doesn't call for any chives.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

You also have watermelon, chive, a dressing and some pine nuts. It's a pretty salad.

Source: Gourmet Base

A little? The man put chives in my parisian salad! He should be in a straightjacket!

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

It's part of the Choy family but it's also, consider it a bit like a chive.

Source: Gourmet Base

The start to my dinner party, absolute baller, rocking out the smoked salmon and chive blinis.

Source: Gourmet Base

All I actually wanna do now is throw some like finely chopped chervil or some chives over it.

Source: Gourmet Base

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