unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiāng
starch paste
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiāng
serum
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiāng
to starch
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiàng
pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
n, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiàng
broth
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiàng
starch paste
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiàng
serum
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
浆
jiàng
to starch
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 水, rank #13356, Very Hard
jiāng(jiang1)
primary
T1
1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
2broth
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March 24, 2026
浆(漿)jiāng(jiang1)
The character 浆 (jiāng) refers to a thick liquid, often used in culinary contexts to denote starch or syrup. It can be associated with substances used in cooking or food preparation, such as starch paste or broth, highlighting its importance in texture and consistency.
Strokes10Radical水Frequency#13356DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, different types of 浆 are essential for making various traditional dishes, such as dumplings or pastries, where texture plays a crucial role in the final product.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant bowl of thick syrup flowing like a river (the radical 水 for water) which you can stick your hand in to feel its viscosity. The sound 'jiāng' can remind you of 'jam,' a thick, sweet spread, connecting to the idea of smooth, thick liquids.
Meanings of 浆
jiāng(jiang1)
primary
1pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid
2broth
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About 浆
浆Simplified
漿Traditional
10Strokes
水Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 浆
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AI Study Notes for 浆
Quick Contrast
浆 (jiāng) vs 汁 (zhī) — choose 浆 when referring to thick liquids like starch, while 汁 refers specifically to juice or thin liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 浆 is often used in specific culinary terms, so it's essential to learn those collocations, like '米浆' (rice milk) or '豆浆' (soy milk). It is more common in cooking contexts and may not be suitable for formal writing unless discussing food directly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 浆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to food-related terms found in early levels. Students should focus on associating this word with cooking and texture-related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浆 with similar characters like 汁 (zhī), which means 'juice.' For example, saying '我想喝浆' (I want to drink pulp) instead of '我想喝汁' (I want to drink juice) is incorrect. Always ensure context aligns with the intended meaning.
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Pronunciation of 浆
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2The sound half丬 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 浆?
Decomposition of 浆
IDS Structure⿱⿰丬夕水
浆Full Character
=
丬qiang2
left
夕xi1
right
水Shui3
Exercise 1 of 3
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 浆?
How to say pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid in Chinese
“pulp, starch, syrup; a thick fluid” in Chinese is浆jiāng
The character 浆 (jiāng) refers to a thick liquid, often used in culinary contexts to denote starch or syrup. It can be associated with substances used in cooking or food preparation, such as starch paste or broth, highlighting its importance in texture and consistency.
When to use 浆
Be aware that 浆 is often used in specific culinary terms, so it's essential to learn those collocations, like '米浆' (rice milk) or '豆浆' (soy milk). It is more common in cooking contexts and may not be suitable for formal writing unless discussing food directly.
浆 or something close to it
浆 (jiāng) vs 汁 (zhī) — choose 浆 when referring to thick liquids like starch, while 汁 refers specifically to juice or thin liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 浆 with similar characters like 汁 (zhī), which means 'juice.' For example, saying '我想喝浆' (I want to drink pulp) instead of '我想喝汁' (I want to drink juice) is incorrect. Always ensure context aligns with the intended meaning.
Write 浆
浆
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Grammar Patterns of 浆
浆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
两个女孩挽着胳膊，一道趟过了泥____。
The two girls joined arms and sloshed through the mud together.
