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March 24, 2026
氽tǔn(tun3)
The character 氽 (tǔn) primarily means 'to float' or 'to deep-fry.' It is often used in culinary contexts to describe food that has been fried in oil until it rises to the surface. It can also refer to the process of food floating in water, highlighting its versatility in both cooking and physical descriptions.
Strokes6Radical人Frequency#88424DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the technique of deep-frying is crucial, especially in dishes like '炸春卷' (fried spring rolls), where the food must float to indicate it's properly cooked.
Memory Tip
Imagine a deep-fried dumpling that rises to the surface of hot oil, making it float like a buoy in water. The character 氽 resembles a small boat (the top part) on water (the bottom part), which helps you remember its meaning of floating.
Meanings of 氽
tǔn(tun3)
1to float; to deep-fry
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a deep-fried dumpling that rises to the surface of hot oil, making it float like a buoy in water. The character 氽 resembles a small boat (the top part) on water (the bottom part), which helps you remember its meaning of floating.
Usage Notes
When using 氽, be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that mean different things. This term is more common in informal cooking contexts. Common collocations include 'deep-fried snacks' (炸氽) and 'floating food' (浮氽).
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, 氽 can enhance your culinary lexicon. Focus on using it in sentences related to cooking, as it connects with other food-related terms you may learn at higher HSK levels.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the technique of deep-frying is crucial, especially in dishes like '炸春卷' (fried spring rolls), where the food must float to indicate it's properly cooked.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 氽 with 浮 (fú), which means 'to float' without the cooking connotation. For example, saying '我氽了书' (I floated the book) is incorrect; it should be '我把书放在水面上' (I put the book on the water surface).
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Cultural Notes for 氽
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In Chinese cooking, the technique of deep-frying is crucial, especially in dishes like '炸春卷' (fried spring rolls), where the food must float to indicate it's properly cooked.
Word Family of 氽
Words Containing This Character1
氽tǔnto float
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What does 氽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 氽
It is pronounced as tǔn, with the third tone.
Yes, it can describe anything that floats, but it is most commonly used in culinary settings.
氽 specifically refers to deep-frying, while other terms might denote different frying methods like shallow frying.
