Meanings of 饨
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AI Study Notes for 饨
Imagine a 'tune' (sounds like 'tún') that makes your mouth water as you picture delicious dumplings filled with tasty ingredients. The character 饨 has the radical for food (饣) at the top, reminding you that this is a dish to savor.
饨 is often used in culinary contexts, so it's important to pair it with words like 'soup' (汤) or 'dumpling' (饺子) for clarity. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of dumplings, so be mindful of context when using this term.
Although 饨 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects with food-related terms that students at higher levels may encounter. Focus on mastering the related food vocabulary and the context in which 饨 is used.
饨 is particularly popular in certain regions of China, such as Sichuan, where it is enjoyed in spicy soups. This dish represents the rich variety of Chinese dumpling cuisine, which varies significantly from region to region.
Learners often mistake 饨 for other similar dumpling types, like 饺子. Remember that 饨 is specifically associated with being served in soup, while 饺子 refers to the more general dumpling category.
Pronunciation of 饨
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Etymology of 饨
Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 屯 represents the sound. Simplified form of 飩.
food
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Grammar Patterns of 饨
饨 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
要了碗馄____,他仍然坐在地上.
He bought a bowl and sat down on the ground again.
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Cultural Notes for 饨
饨 is particularly popular in certain regions of China, such as Sichuan, where it is enjoyed in spicy soups. This dish represents the rich variety of Chinese dumpling cuisine, which varies significantly from region to region.
Word Family of 饨
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饨
饨 (tún) refers specifically to a type of stuffed dumpling often served in soup, while 饺子 (jiǎozi) is a broader term for dumplings that can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried.
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