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饧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
饧xíngsyrup, molasses, malt sugar; stickyv, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xíngmaltose syrupunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xíngheavy (eyelids)unknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xíngdrowsy-eyedunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xínglistlessunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xíng(of dough, candy etc) to softenunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧xíngto become soft and stickyunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tángsyrup, molasses, malt sugar; stickyv, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tángmaltose syrupunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tángheavy (eyelids)unknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tángdrowsy-eyedunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tánglistlessunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧táng(of dough, candy etc) to softenunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
饧tángto become soft and stickyunknown, 6 strokes, radical 饣
táng(tang2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1syrup, molasses, malt sugar; sticky
  2. 2maltose syrup
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March 24, 2026

饧(餳)táng(tang2)

The character 饧 (táng) primarily refers to syrup or molasses, commonly used in cooking to add sweetness and a sticky texture to dishes. It can also describe a state of heaviness, such as drowsiness or listlessness, often used metaphorically to refer to feeling sluggish or lethargic.

Strokes6Radical饣
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, various types of syrups, including 饧, are essential for traditional desserts such as sticky rice cakes or sweet dumplings, showcasing the importance of texture in Chinese cooking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pot of sticky syrup bubbling on the stove, representing 饧 (táng). The radical 饣 (food) hints at its culinary connections, while the sound 'táng' can remind you of 'tangy' flavors that syrupy substances provide.

Meanings of 饧

táng(tang2)
primary
1syrup, molasses, malt sugar; sticky
2maltose syrup
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About 饧

饧Simplified
餳Traditional
6Strokes
饣Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 饧

Quick Contrast

糖 (táng) - refers specifically to sugar, while 饧 (táng) indicates syrup or molasses.

Usage Notes

饧 is typically used in culinary contexts, often in recipes involving desserts or sweet dishes. Be careful not to confuse it with 糖 (táng), which means sugar; while both relate to sweetness, 糖 is solid and 饧 is liquid. This word is more common in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

Though 饧 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words at HSK Level 3 that involve food and cooking. Focus on recognizing its use in recipes and understanding its figurative meanings related to feelings of heaviness.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 饧 (táng) with 糖 (táng), mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要一些饧' when they mean '我需要一些糖' (I need some sugar) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 饧

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

food

Semantic (meaning)饣
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Phonetic (sound)昜
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Case file: 饧

  1. 1The meaning half饣 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half昜 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 饧?

Decomposition of 饧

IDS Structure⿰饣昜
饧Full Character
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饣shi2
left
昜yang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 饧?

How to say syrup, molasses, malt sugar; sticky in Chinese

“syrup, molasses, malt sugar; sticky” in Chinese is饧xíng

The character 饧 (táng) primarily refers to syrup or molasses, commonly used in cooking to add sweetness and a sticky texture to dishes. It can also describe a state of heaviness, such as drowsiness or listlessness, often used metaphorically to refer to feeling sluggish or lethargic.

When to use 饧

饧 is typically used in culinary contexts, often in recipes involving desserts or sweet dishes. Be careful not to confuse it with 糖 (táng), which means sugar; while both relate to sweetness, 糖 is solid and 饧 is liquid. This word is more common in informal settings.

饧 or something close to it

糖 (táng) - refers specifically to sugar, while 饧 (táng) indicates syrup or molasses.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 饧 (táng) with 糖 (táng), mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我需要一些饧' when they mean '我需要一些糖' (I need some sugar) is incorrect.

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饧

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Word Family of 饧

Words Containing This Character1
饧tángmolasses餳
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Compound Meaning

What does 饧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 饧

No, 饧 is more specialized and used primarily in cooking contexts.

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