WEBDec 27, 2023 · Chinese [ edit] For pronunciation and definitions of 茎 – see 莖 (“ stem; stalk; something like a stalk; tall and straight; etc.”). ( This character is the simplified form of 莖 ). Notes: Simplified Chinese is mainly used in Mainland China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Traditional Chinese is mainly used in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.