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March 24, 2026
豇jiāng(jiang1)
The character 豇 (jiāng) refers to a type of legume, specifically kidney beans or black-eyed peas. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese dishes that include beans as a staple ingredient, especially in southern Chinese cuisine.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, especially in southern regions like Guangdong, 豇 (kidney beans) are often used in stir-fries and soups, reflecting the importance of legumes in everyday meals and their role in agricultural practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant kidney bean wearing a crown (the top part of 豇 resembles a crown) to remember that 豇 means 'kidney bean.' Picture it sitting on a table surrounded by black-eyed peas, forming a royal banquet of legumes.
Meanings of 豇
jiāng(jiang1)
1kidney bean; black-eyed pea
2cowpeas
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豇 (jiāng) vs 豌 (wān) — choose 豇 for kidney beans or black-eyed peas, while 豌 refers specifically to peas.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant kidney bean wearing a crown (the top part of 豇 resembles a crown) to remember that 豇 means 'kidney bean.' Picture it sitting on a table surrounded by black-eyed peas, forming a royal banquet of legumes.
Usage Notes
When using 豇, be mindful that it is primarily used in culinary contexts. Learners may confuse it with other types of beans, so it's important to specify when referring to kidney beans or black-eyed peas. The tone is neutral, but context matters in distinguishing between similar legumes.
HSK Study Tips
Although not included in the official HSK levels, 豇 can be connected to food-related vocabulary often found in Level 1 or 2. Students should focus on recognizing it in recipes or menus and associating it with other common legumes.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, especially in southern regions like Guangdong, 豇 (kidney beans) are often used in stir-fries and soups, reflecting the importance of legumes in everyday meals and their role in agricultural practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 豇 with other bean characters like 豆 (dòu), which is a general term for beans. A common mistake is saying '我喜欢豆' (Wǒ xǐhuān dòu) when they mean to specify kidney beans; instead, they should say '我喜欢豇'.
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Cultural Notes for 豇
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In Chinese cuisine, especially in southern regions like Guangdong, 豇 (kidney beans) are often used in stir-fries and soups, reflecting the importance of legumes in everyday meals and their role in agricultural practices.
Word Family of 豇
Words Containing This Character2
豇豆cowpea
豇jiāngcowpeas
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Compound Meaning
What does 豇豆 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 豇
豇 specifically refers to kidney beans and black-eyed peas, while other beans like 红豆 (hóng dòu) refer to red beans, and 黄豆 (huáng dòu) refers to soybeans.
You can say '我喜欢吃豇豆' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī jiāng dòu) meaning 'I like to eat kidney beans.'
Yes, 豇 is commonly used in dishes like 豇豆炒蛋 (jiāng dòu chǎo dàn), which is stir-fried eggs with kidney beans.
