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浓缩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浓缩nóngsuōto concentrate (a liquid)HSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #12766, Very Hard
浓缩nóngsuōconcentrationHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #12766, Very Hard
浓缩nóngsuōespresso coffeeHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #12766, Very Hard
浓缩nóngsuōabbr. for 意式濃縮咖啡|意式浓缩咖啡HSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #12766, Very Hard
nóngsuō(nong2suo1) T2
  1. 1to concentrate (a liquid)
  2. 2concentration
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March 24, 2026

浓缩(濃縮)nóngsuō(nong2suo1)

浓缩 (nóngsuō) refers to the process of concentrating a liquid, typically by removing some of its water content. This term is often used in culinary contexts, such as making concentrated juices or sauces, as well as in the preparation of espresso coffee, where it signifies a strong, rich brew.

Strokes23Frequency#12766DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, concentrated forms of food and drink, such as concentrated broths or espresso, are often valued for their rich flavors and are common in culinary practices. The popularity of espresso coffee reflects the growing influence of Western coffee culture in urban China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a thick, syrupy liquid being squeezed through a funnel, leaving only the most intense flavors. The character 浓 has the meaning of 'thick' or 'dense,' and 缩 means 'to shrink,' which together suggest the idea of intensifying a substance by reducing its volume.

Meanings of 浓缩

nóngsuō(nong2suo1)
1to concentrate (a liquid)
2concentration
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About 浓缩

浓缩Simplified
濃縮Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 浓缩

Quick Contrast

浓缩 (nóngsuō) vs 精炼 (jīngliàn): Use 浓缩 when referring to concentrating liquids, while 精炼 is more about refining substances to remove impurities.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 浓缩 with similar terms like 浓 (thick) and 稀释 (dilute). It's important to use 浓缩 specifically for cases of concentration, especially in cooking or beverage contexts. In formal settings, use it to describe processes in culinary arts or food science.

HSK Study Tips

While 浓缩 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it ties into HSK Level 4 and above themes of food and drink. Students should pay attention to related terms like 浓 (thick) and 稀 (thin) to build a broader vocabulary around food preparation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 浓缩 incorrectly when referring to diluting a liquid, saying things like '我需要浓缩这个汤' (I need to concentrate this soup) when they actually mean 'I need to dilute this soup.' The correct term for dilution is 稀释 (xīshì).

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Component Characters

浓nóngconcentrated
HSK 59 strokes氵
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缩suōto withdraw
HSK 714 strokes纟
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How to say to concentrate (a liquid) in Chinese

“to concentrate (a liquid)” in Chinese is浓缩nóngsuō

浓缩 (nóngsuō) refers to the process of concentrating a liquid, typically by removing some of its water content. This term is often used in culinary contexts, such as making concentrated juices or sauces, as well as in the preparation of espresso coffee, where it signifies a strong, rich brew.

When to use 浓缩

Learners often confuse 浓缩 with similar terms like 浓 (thick) and 稀释 (dilute). It's important to use 浓缩 specifically for cases of concentration, especially in cooking or beverage contexts. In formal settings, use it to describe processes in culinary arts or food science.

浓缩 or something close to it

浓缩 (nóngsuō) vs 精炼 (jīngliàn): Use 浓缩 when referring to concentrating liquids, while 精炼 is more about refining substances to remove impurities.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes use 浓缩 incorrectly when referring to diluting a liquid, saying things like '我需要浓缩这个汤' (I need to concentrate this soup) when they actually mean 'I need to dilute this soup.' The correct term for dilution is 稀释 (xīshì).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 浓缩

It means to concentrate a liquid, making it thicker and richer in flavor.

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