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漿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
漿jiāngpulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluidx, 15 strokes, radical 水
jiāng(jiang1)jiang T1
  1. 1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
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March 24, 2026

漿jiāng(jiang1)

The character 漿 (jiāng) refers to a thick fluid or paste, commonly used to describe substances like pulp, starch, or syrup. It often appears in culinary contexts, particularly when discussing ingredients in cooking or food preparation.

Strokes15Radical水
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, various types of starch and syrup-like substances are crucial for making traditional dishes, such as rice cakes and desserts, highlighting the importance of texture in Chinese cooking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant jar of syrup, so thick that it can't pour easily. The character 漿 looks like a stream of syrup flowing, and the 'jiang' sound can remind you of 'jam'—a thick spread. Picture trying to pour it out and it gets stuck, just like how thick fluids behave.

Meanings of 漿

jiāng(jiang1)
1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
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About 漿

漿Simplified
15Strokes
水Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 漿

Quick Contrast

浆 (jiāng) vs 糊 (hú) — use 漿 for thicker liquids or pastes, while 糊 refers to a more uniform, often sticky mixture.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 漿 with similar characters like 浆 (jiāng), which also means a liquid but often refers to a specific type like 'liquid starch.' This word is more often used in informal contexts related to food, so be cautious when using it in formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

While 漿 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to food-related words, which can be useful for HSK learners focusing on culinary vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing it in context and associating it with other food-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 漿 with other liquid-related characters. For example, saying '我喜欢喝浆' (wǒ xǐhuān hē jiāng) would be incorrect if referring to a drink; it's better to say '我喜欢喝水' (wǒ xǐhuān hē shuǐ) for water.

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Etymology of 漿

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

water

Semantic (meaning)水
+
Phonetic (sound)將
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Origin

漿 = 水 + 將. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 漿

IDS Structure⿱將水
漿Full Character
=
將jiang1
top
水Shui3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid in Chinese

“pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid” in Chinese is漿jiāng

The character 漿 (jiāng) refers to a thick fluid or paste, commonly used to describe substances like pulp, starch, or syrup. It often appears in culinary contexts, particularly when discussing ingredients in cooking or food preparation.

When to use 漿

Common mistakes include confusing 漿 with similar characters like 浆 (jiāng), which also means a liquid but often refers to a specific type like 'liquid starch.' This word is more often used in informal contexts related to food, so be cautious when using it in formal writing.

漿 or something close to it

浆 (jiāng) vs 糊 (hú) — use 漿 for thicker liquids or pastes, while 糊 refers to a more uniform, often sticky mixture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 漿 with other liquid-related characters. For example, saying '我喜欢喝浆' (wǒ xǐhuān hē jiāng) would be incorrect if referring to a drink; it's better to say '我喜欢喝水' (wǒ xǐhuān hē shuǐ) for water.

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Word Family of 漿

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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Characters with 漿

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漿

Both characters are pronounced 'jiāng' but have different meanings; 漿 refers to a thick fluid or paste, while 浆 typically refers to liquid starch.

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