Meanings of 糅
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 糅
Podcast: 糅
Podcast: 糅
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 糅
搅 (jiǎo) - use 糅 (róu) when emphasizing a gentle mixing or blending, while 搅 (jiǎo) suggests a more vigorous stirring.
糅 is more formal and is often used in written Chinese, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with 搅 (jiǎo), which also means to stir or mix but implies a more vigorous action. Remember to use 糅 when referring to a gentle mixing process.
Though 糅 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with other cooking-related words and verbs in HSK 3 and 4. Focus on understanding how it differs from similar verbs like 搅 and 混 (hùn, to mix).
Learners often confuse 糅 with 混 (hùn), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想混这些颜色' (I want to mix these colors) is incorrect; instead, use '我想糅这些颜色'.
Pronunciation of 糅
Drill the tone of 糅 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 糅
grain
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 糅
- 1The meaning half米 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half柔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaygrain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 糅? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 糅?
Decomposition of 糅
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 糅?
How to say to mix, to blend; mixed in Chinese
“to mix, to blend; mixed” in Chinese is糅
The character 糅 (róu) means 'to mix' or 'to blend', often used in contexts involving combining different elements or substances. It can refer to the physical act of mixing, such as ingredients in cooking, or more abstractly to blending ideas or cultures.
When to use 糅
糅 is more formal and is often used in written Chinese, so it may not be suitable for casual conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with 搅 (jiǎo), which also means to stir or mix but implies a more vigorous action. Remember to use 糅 when referring to a gentle mixing process.
糅 or something close to it
搅 (jiǎo) - use 糅 (róu) when emphasizing a gentle mixing or blending, while 搅 (jiǎo) suggests a more vigorous stirring.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 糅 with 混 (hùn), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想混这些颜色' (I want to mix these colors) is incorrect; instead, use '我想糅这些颜色'.
Write 糅
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 糅 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 糅
Compound Meaning
What does 糅合 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 糅
It's more commonly found in written texts or formal contexts, particularly in culinary or artistic discussions.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 糅?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.