Millet

Millet, shǔ, from the grain and the rain. Also known as "Ji" and "mi (méi) son".

In ancient times, it specifically refers to an annual herbaceous plant [broomcorn millet] whose seeds are actually called broomcorn millet. The seeds are sticky after being cooked and can be used to make wine, cakes, etc.

Millet, a genus of grass and sticky. ——"Shuowen". By the way, today in the north it is called yellow rice.

The emperor tastes millet from the young. ——"Book of Rites·Yue Ling".

The sound of broomcorn millet. From the grain, the sound of rain comes. Original plant name. Also known as "Ji" and "Mizi". Millet is one of the earliest plants used for farming in China. In ancient times, it specifically refers to an annual herbaceous plant (broomcorn millet) whose seeds are actually called broomcorn millet. The seeds are sticky after being cooked and can be used to make wine, cakes, etc.