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March 24, 2026
糨jiàng(jiang4)
The character 糨 (jiàng) refers primarily to a type of starch or paste made from grains, commonly used in cooking and food preparation. It can denote both the substance itself and the action of applying starch to enhance texture or flavor in dishes. This term is particularly relevant in contexts involving traditional Chinese cuisine and food processing.
Strokes18Radical米Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, starch is an essential ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as dumplings and noodles, which embody the importance of texture in culinary practices. Understanding 糨 offers insights into the significance of food preparation techniques in Chinese cuisine.
Memory Tip
Think of 糨 (jiàng) as a sticky glue made from starch. The left part, 米 (rice), represents grains, while the right part, 将 (to handle or manage), suggests the action of using this glue in cooking. Imagine a chef managing a sticky rice paste to create delicious dumplings.
Meanings of 糨
jiàng(jiang4)
1starch, paste; to starch
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糨Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 糨
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 糨 (jiàng) as a sticky glue made from starch. The left part, 米 (rice), represents grains, while the right part, 将 (to handle or manage), suggests the action of using this glue in cooking. Imagine a chef managing a sticky rice paste to create delicious dumplings.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious not to confuse 糨 (jiàng) with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts related to cooking rather than in formal writing. Collocations include '糨粉' (starch powder) and '糨料' (paste material).
HSK Study Tips
Although 糨 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well to HSK 3 vocabulary, which includes food-related terms. Students should focus on pronunciation and context usage, as well as related cooking terms to enhance their culinary vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, starch is an essential ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as dumplings and noodles, which embody the importance of texture in culinary practices. Understanding 糨 offers insights into the significance of food preparation techniques in Chinese cuisine.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 糨 with other food-related terms like 粉 (fěn, flour) or 糊 (hú, paste), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要面糨' (I need flour paste) instead of '我需要糨' (I need starch) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 糨
糨 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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用点____糊把断头接起来.
Use some paste to join the broken ends.
Example Sentences for 糨 (5)
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1
用点糨糊把断头接起来.
yòng diǎn jiàng hū bǎ duàn tóu jiē qǐ lái.
Use some paste to join the broken ends.
2
瞧, 糨糊都嘎巴在你袖子上了.
qiáo, , jiàng hū dū gā bā zài nǐ xiù zǐ shàng.
Look, the paste has crusted on your sleeve.
3
用滚子来涂墙纸的糨糊.
yòng gǔn zǐ lái tú qiáng zhǐ de jiàng hū.
Apply the wallpaper paste with a roller.
4
这种特殊的纸实际是一种糨糊浆过的又薄又软的杉原纸。
zhè zhǒng tè shū de zhǐ shí jì shì yī zhǒng jiàng hū jiāng guò de yòu báo yòu ruǎn de shān yuán zhǐ。
This special paper was actually thin, soft Sugiwara paper that had been stiffened with a kind of paste.
5
粥熬得太糨了.
zhōu āo dé tài jiàng le.
The porridge is too thick.
Cultural Notes for 糨
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, starch is an essential ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as dumplings and noodles, which embody the importance of texture in culinary practices. Understanding 糨 offers insights into the significance of food preparation techniques in Chinese cuisine.
Word Family of 糨
Words Containing This Character3
糨糊paste
糨jiàngstarch
糨子(coll.) paste
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Compound Meaning
What does 糨糊 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 糨
糨 refers specifically to starch or paste, while 面粉 (miànfěn) is wheat flour, used for making bread and noodles.
Yes, 糨 can be used to thicken sauces, similar to how starch is used in Western cooking.
Not all dishes use 糨; it is primarily found in recipes that require a starchy texture.
