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浆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浆jiāngpulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluidn, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiāngbrothunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiāngstarch pasteunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiāngserumunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiāngto starchunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiàngpulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluidn, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiàngbrothunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiàngstarch pasteunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiàngserumunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
浆jiàngto starchunknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Hard
jiāng(jiang1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
  2. 2broth
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March 24, 2026
浆(漿)jiāng(jiang1)

The character 浆 (jiāng) refers to a thick liquid, often used in culinary contexts to denote starch or syrup. It can be associated with substances used in cooking or food preparation, such as starch paste or broth, highlighting its importance in texture and consistency.

Strokes10Radical水Frequency#13356DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, different types of 浆 are essential for making various traditional dishes, such as dumplings or pastries, where texture plays a crucial role in the final product.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant bowl of thick syrup flowing like a river (the radical 水 for water) which you can stick your hand in to feel its viscosity. The sound 'jiāng' can remind you of 'jam,' a thick, sweet spread, connecting to the idea of smooth, thick liquids.

Meanings of 浆

jiāng(jiang1)
primary
1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
2broth
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About 浆

浆Simplified
漿Traditional
10Strokes
水Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 浆

Quick Contrast

浆 (jiāng) vs 汁 (zhī) — choose 浆 when referring to thick liquids like starch, while 汁 refers specifically to juice or thin liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant bowl of thick syrup flowing like a river (the radical 水 for water) which you can stick your hand in to feel its viscosity. The sound 'jiāng' can remind you of 'jam,' a thick, sweet spread, connecting to the idea of smooth, thick liquids.

Usage Notes

Be aware that 浆 is often used in specific culinary terms, so it's essential to learn those collocations, like '米浆' (rice milk) or '豆浆' (soy milk). It is more common in cooking contexts and may not be suitable for formal writing unless discussing food directly.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to food-related terms found in early levels. Students should focus on associating this word with cooking and texture-related vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, different types of 浆 are essential for making various traditional dishes, such as dumplings or pastries, where texture plays a crucial role in the final product.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浆 with similar characters like 汁 (zhī), which means 'juice.' For example, saying '我想喝浆' (I want to drink pulp) instead of '我想喝汁' (I want to drink juice) is incorrect. Always ensure context aligns with the intended meaning.

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Pronunciation of 浆

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Etymology of 浆

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)水
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Phonetic (sound)丬
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浆?

Decomposition of 浆

IDS Structure⿱⿰丬夕水
浆Full Character
=
丬qiang2
left
夕xi1
right
水Shui3
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Which of these is a component of 浆?

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浆

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Grammar Patterns of 浆

浆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

两个女孩挽着胳膊，一道趟过了泥____。

The two girls joined arms and sloshed through the mud together.

Example Sentences for 浆 (10)

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1
两个女孩挽着胳膊，一道趟过了泥浆。

liǎng gè nǚ hái wǎn zháo gē bó， ， yī dào tàng guò le ní。

The two girls joined arms and sloshed through the mud together.
2
要确保这些瓷砖经过彻底灌浆并且密封好。

yào què bǎo zhè xiē cí zhuān jīng guò chè dǐ guàn jiāng bìng qiě mì fēng hǎo。

Make sure that your tiles are thoroughly grouted and sealed.
3
有些孩子会对豆浆过敏。

yǒu xiē hái zǐ huì duì dòu jiāng guò mǐn。

Soya milk can cause allergic reactions in some children.
4
酸黄瓜、果酱、腌浆果、西红柿，凡是你说得出的，他们都有。

suān huáng guā、 、 guǒ、 jiàng 、 ā、 jiāng guǒ 、， xī hóng shì ， fán shì nǐ， shuō dé chū de。

Pickled cucumbers, jam, pickled berries, tomatoes; you name it, they've got it.
5
特别推荐想要放松情绪、缓解肌肉酸痛的人泡泥浆浴。

tè bié tuī jiàn xiǎng yào fàng sōng qíng xù、 、 huǎn jiě jī ròu suān tòng de rén pào ní jiāng。

The Mud Bath is particularly recommended for relieving tension and stiff muscles.
6
可以买一种含蜂王浆、花粉和维生素C的配方产品。

kě yǐ mǎi yī zhǒng hán fēng wáng jiāng、 、 huā fěn hé wéi shēngC sù C de pèi fāng。

You can buy a formulation containing royal jelly, pollen and vitamin C.
7
将苹果和黑莓炖成稠浆。

jiāng píng guǒ hé hēi méi dùn chéng chóu jiāng。

Stew the apple and blackberries to make a thick pulp.
8
我摘下窗帘，洗了洗，然后给它们上了浆。

wǒ zhāi xià chuāng lián， ， xǐ le， xǐ ， rán hòu gěi tā mén shàng。

I took down the curtains, washed, and starched them.
9
加入化开的黄油、糖浆、盐和面粉。

jiā rù huà kāi de huáng yóu、 、 táng、 jiāng 、 yán hé。

Add the melted butter, molasses, salt, and flour.
10
先把糖浆倒在它上面,然后用擀面杖把糖浆摊开来.

xiān bǎ táng jiāng dǎo zài tā shàng miàn, , rán hòu yòng gǎn miàn zhàng bǎ táng jiāng tān kāi.

Pour syrup on it and spread it abroad with a rolling pin.

Cultural Notes for 浆

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese cuisine, different types of 浆 are essential for making various traditional dishes, such as dumplings or pastries, where texture plays a crucial role in the final product.

Word Family of 浆

Words Containing This Character20
浆jiāngbroth漿
血浆blood plasma血漿
糖浆syrup糖漿
岩浆lava岩漿
豆浆dòujiāngsoy milk豆漿
脑浆brains腦漿
浆果berry漿果
泥浆slurry泥漿
浆糊paste漿糊
纸浆paper pulp紙漿
灌浆grouting灌漿
浆膜serosa漿膜
砂浆mortar (building)砂漿
蜂王浆royal jelly蜂王漿
浆洗to wash and starch漿洗
灰浆mortar (for masonry)灰漿
岩浆岩igneous rock岩漿岩
酒浆wine酒漿
琼浆玉液superb liquor瓊漿玉液
酸浆winter cherry酸漿
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 浆

Common dishes that use 浆 include dumplings, pancakes, and various desserts that require a thickener.