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糬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
糬shǔsticky rice; mochix, 19 strokes, radical 米, rank #73523, Very Hard
糬shusticky rice; mochix, 19 strokes, radical 米, rank #73523, Very Hard
shu(shu5)
primary
 T5
  1. 1sticky rice; mochi
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March 24, 2026

糬shu(shu5)

The character 糬 (shu) refers to a type of sticky rice, often used in making traditional Asian desserts like mochi. This rice is characterized by its glutinous texture, which makes it chewy and ideal for various sweet and savory dishes.

Strokes19Radical米Frequency#73523DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

糬 is commonly associated with traditional festivals in China, such as the Lantern Festival, where sweet glutinous rice balls called 元宵 (yuánxiāo) are enjoyed. This highlights the cultural significance of sticky rice in celebrations.

Memory Tip

Think of 糬 (shu) as a sticky treat that 'squishes' when you bite into it. The '米' (rice) radical on the left of the character signifies that it relates to rice, while the '𢷒' component suggests the soft, squishy texture of mochi.

Meanings of 糬

shu(shu5)
primary
1sticky rice; mochi
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About 糬

糬Simplified
19Strokes
米Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 糬 in conversation, make sure to specify the dish or context, as it can refer to various forms of sticky rice. Avoid confusing it with other types of rice by clarifying that you mean the glutinous variety. It is often used in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 糬 is not an HSK word, understanding it can help learners connect with other food-related vocabulary at similar levels, such as 米 (mǐ - rice) and 饭 (fàn - meal). Focus on pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 糬 with other rice types, mistakenly saying '普通米' (pǔtōng mǐ - ordinary rice) instead of directly referencing sticky rice. Remember, 糬 is specifically for glutinous rice.

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Etymology of 糬

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

Semantic (meaning)米
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Phonetic (sound)署
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Case file: 糬

  1. 1The meaning half米 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half署 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayrice
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 糬

IDS Structure⿰米署
糬Full Character
=
米Mi3
left
署shu3
right
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Which of these is a component of 糬?

How to say sticky rice; mochi in Chinese

“sticky rice; mochi” in Chinese is糬shǔ

The character 糬 (shu) refers to a type of sticky rice, often used in making traditional Asian desserts like mochi. This rice is characterized by its glutinous texture, which makes it chewy and ideal for various sweet and savory dishes.

When to use 糬

When using 糬 in conversation, make sure to specify the dish or context, as it can refer to various forms of sticky rice. Avoid confusing it with other types of rice by clarifying that you mean the glutinous variety. It is often used in informal settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 糬 with other rice types, mistakenly saying '普通米' (pǔtōng mǐ - ordinary rice) instead of directly referencing sticky rice. Remember, 糬 is specifically for glutinous rice.

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糬

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Word Family of 糬

Words Containing This Character1
糬shumochi
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Compound Meaning

What does 糬 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 糬

糬 specifically refers to glutinous or sticky rice, which is different from regular rice in both texture and cooking methods.

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