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餬húporridge, gruel, congee; pastezg, 17 strokes, radical 飠, rank #75443, Very Hard
hú(hu2)hu T2
  1. 1porridge, gruel, congee; paste
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March 24, 2026

餬hú(hu2)

The character 餬 (hú) refers to a type of porridge or gruel, often made from rice or other grains, that is commonly consumed in various Asian cuisines. It can also denote a paste-like substance, which is typically used in cooking. This word is often used in contexts related to food preparation and traditional dishes.

Strokes17Radical飠Frequency#75443DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, 餬 is often associated with comfort food and is a staple in many households, especially during cold weather or when someone is unwell. It reflects the importance of rice-based dishes in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a bowl of thick, comforting porridge (hú) that looks like a gluey paste. The character 餬 has a radical related to food (食) on the left, indicating its culinary significance, while the right side suggests a blend of ingredients coming together, much like how porridge is made.

Meanings of 餬

hú(hu2)
1porridge, gruel, congee; paste
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餬Simplified
17Strokes
飠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 餬 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more common in formal or literary contexts, while informal terms like 粥 (zhōu) may be used in everyday conversation for congee. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 餬 is not listed in the HSK levels, it can be related to other food-related vocabulary at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in traditional recipes or culinary discussions, as it connects to broader themes of food and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 餬 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in dishes. For example, saying '我喜欢吃餬' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī hú) when they mean '我喜欢吃粥' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhōu) can create confusion, as 粥 is more commonly understood.

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Etymology of 餬

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 米 represents the meaning and 胡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餬.

Memory hint

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
+
Phonetic (sound)胡
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Origin

餬 = 飠 + 胡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 餬

IDS Structure⿰飠胡
餬Full character
=
飠shi2
left
胡Hu2
right
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How to say porridge, gruel, congee; paste in Chinese

“porridge, gruel, congee; paste” in Chinese is餬hú

The character 餬 (hú) refers to a type of porridge or gruel, often made from rice or other grains, that is commonly consumed in various Asian cuisines. It can also denote a paste-like substance, which is typically used in cooking. This word is often used in contexts related to food preparation and traditional dishes.

When to use 餬

Be careful not to confuse 餬 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more common in formal or literary contexts, while informal terms like 粥 (zhōu) may be used in everyday conversation for congee. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 餬 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in dishes. For example, saying '我喜欢吃餬' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī hú) when they mean '我喜欢吃粥' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhōu) can create confusion, as 粥 is more commonly understood.

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Word Family of 餬

Words containing this character20
模糊móhuvague
糊涂hútumuddled糊塗
糊húmuddled
一塌糊涂yìtāhútúcomplete shambles一塌糊塗
迷糊dazed
糊弄to fool
含糊hánhuambiguous
迷迷糊糊in a daze
糊口to scrape a meager living
模糊不清indistinct
浆糊paste漿糊
糊里糊涂confused糊裡糊塗
稀里糊涂muddleheaded稀裏糊塗
黏糊sticky
面糊starchy麵糊
血肉模糊to be badly mangled or mutilated (idiom)
老糊涂dotard老糊塗
养家糊口to support one's family (idiom); to have difficulty feeding a family養家糊口
不含糊unambiguous
糊糊viscous
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Frequently asked questions about 餬

餬 (hú) typically refers to a thicker, paste-like porridge, while 粥 (zhōu) is a more common term for congee, which can be thinner and is often served with various toppings.

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