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盎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
盎àngpot, cup, bowl; abundantq, 10 strokes, radical 皿, rank #23715, Very Hard
盎àngdishunknown, 10 strokes, radical 皿, rank #23715, Very Hard
àng(ang4) T4
  1. 1pot, cup, bowl; abundant
  2. 2dish
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March 24, 2026

盎àng(ang4)

The character 盎 (àng) primarily refers to a type of vessel such as a pot, cup, or bowl, often associated with holding liquids. It conveys the idea of abundance and fullness, commonly used in contexts related to serving food or drink. This character is less frequently used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes10Radical皿Frequency#23715DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, serving food in beautiful bowls or pots is a sign of hospitality and respect. The use of 盎 in literature often symbolizes abundance during festive occasions, such as the Lunar New Year, where food represents prosperity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, overflowing bowl (盎) filled with delicious soup. The character looks like a bowl with a lid on top, and the 'à' sound can remind you of 'abundant' because you have so much soup to enjoy!

Meanings of 盎

àng(ang4)
1pot, cup, bowl; abundant
2dish
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About 盎

盎Simplified
10Strokes
皿Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 盎 with similar characters that denote other types of containers or utensils. It is more formal and is often used in contexts discussing dining or culinary arts. Common collocations include 盎然 (àngrán), which means 'abundant' or 'overflowing', indicating richness in quality or quantity.

HSK Study Tips

While 盎 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be beneficial for learners to connect it with higher-level vocabulary related to food and culture. Focus on its usage in literary texts or historical contexts, as it may enhance understanding of cultural nuances.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 盎 with the character 碗 (wǎn), which means 'bowl' but does not carry the same connotation of abundance. Remember that 盎 specifically relates to vessels that hold liquids and emphasize fullness.

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Etymology of 盎

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

Phonosemantic compound. 皿 represents the meaning and 央 represents the sound.

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dish

Semantic (meaning)皿
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Phonetic (sound)央
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Case file: 盎

Phonosemantic compound. 皿 represents the meaning and 央 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half皿 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half央 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaydish
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 盎

IDS Structure⿱央皿
盎Full Character
=
央yang1
top
皿min3
bottom
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How to say pot, cup, bowl; abundant in Chinese

“pot, cup, bowl; abundant” in Chinese is盎àng

The character 盎 (àng) primarily refers to a type of vessel such as a pot, cup, or bowl, often associated with holding liquids. It conveys the idea of abundance and fullness, commonly used in contexts related to serving food or drink. This character is less frequently used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 盎

Be careful not to confuse 盎 with similar characters that denote other types of containers or utensils. It is more formal and is often used in contexts discussing dining or culinary arts. Common collocations include 盎然 (àngrán), which means 'abundant' or 'overflowing', indicating richness in quality or quantity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 盎 with the character 碗 (wǎn), which means 'bowl' but does not carry the same connotation of abundance. Remember that 盎 specifically relates to vessels that hold liquids and emphasize fullness.

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Grammar Patterns of 盎

盎 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 2 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

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我的鱼平均每条重2磅8____司，还有过两条重8磅的。

My fish average 2 lb 8 oz and I've had two eight-pounders.

Example Sentences for 盎 (16)

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我的鱼平均每条重2磅8盎司，还有过两条重8磅的。

wǒ de yú píng jūn měi tiáo zhòng2 28 bàng 8， àng sī ， huán yǒu guò8 liǎng tiáo。

My fish average 2 lb 8 oz and I've had two eight-pounders.
2
不是园艺大师也可以把自己的家里装点得绿意盎然。

bù shì yuán yì dà shī yě kě yǐ bǎ zì jǐ de jiā lǐ zhuāng diǎn dé lǜ yì àng rán。

You don't need green fingers to fill your home with lush leaves.
3
挖掘工作已显示在该地区有罗马和盎格鲁-撒克逊时代的遗迹。

wā jué gōng zuò yǐ xiǎn shì zài gāi dì qū yǒu luó mǎ hé àng gé lǔ- - sā kè xùn shí dài de yí。

Ex-cavations have revealed Roman and Anglo-Saxon remains in the area.
4
婴儿早产3个月，体重只有3磅5盎司。

yīng ér zǎo chǎn3 3 gè， yuè ， tǐ zhòng3 zhī5 yǒu 3。

The baby was born three months early weighing only 3 lb 5oz.
5
他拿腔拿调地说道：“区别在于你们是盎格鲁—撒克逊人，我们是拉丁人。”

tā ná qiāng ná tiáo dì shuō dào：“ ：“ qū bié zài yú nǐ mén shì àng gé— lǔ — sā kè， xùn rén ， wǒ mén shì。”

"The dif-ference is," he said portentously, "you are Anglo-Saxons, we are Latins."
6
一块趣味盎然的桌布就能使一张廉价桌子面目一新。

yī kuài qù wèi àng rán de zhuō bù jiù néng shǐ yī zhāng lián jià zhuō zǐ miàn mù yī xīn。

A cheap table can be transformed by an interesting cover.
7
这些人的生活充满了戏剧性，总能让你兴趣盎然。

zhè xiē rén de shēng huó chōng mǎn le xì jù xìng， ， zǒng néng ràng nǐ xīng qù àng。

There's a sufficiency of drama in these lives to sustain your interest.
8
将6个容量为150毫升（5至6液盎司）的烤盘涂上油。

jiāng6 6 gè róng liáng150 wéi 150（5 háo6 shēng （5 zhì） 6 yè àng sī ） de。

Grease 6 ramekin dishes of 150 ml (5-6 fl oz) capacity.
9
把25克（即1盎司）黄油搅拌到酱汁里。

bǎ25 25（ kè1 （ jí） 1 àng sī ） huáng yóu jiǎo bàn。

Whisk 25g .1 oz. of butter into the sauce.
10
一盎斯是十六分之一磅.

yī àng sī shì shí liù fēn zhī yī bàng.

An ounce is one sixteenth of a pound.
11
这只盎里装满了水。

Zhè zhī àng lǐ zhuāng mǎn le shuǐ.

This pot is filled with water.
12
桌上有一个漂亮的茶盎。

Zhuō shàng yǒu yī gè piàoliang de chá àng.

There is a beautiful tea pot on the table.
13
他的花园绿意盎然。

Tā de huāyuán lǜyì àngrán.

His garden is abundantly green.
14
厨房里有一个古老的陶盎。

Chúfáng lǐ yǒu yī gè gǔlǎo de táo àng.

There is an ancient pottery pot in the kitchen.
15
桌子上放着一个精美的茶盎。

Zhuōzi shàng fàngzhe yī gè jīngměi de chá àng.

There is a beautiful tea pot on the table.
16
厨房里有一个旧的陶盎。

Chúfáng lǐ yǒu yī gè jiù de táo àng.

There is an old ceramic pot in the kitchen.

Word Family of 盎

Words Containing This Character6
盎司ounce (British imperial system) (loanword)
盎àngbowl
盎然abundant
生机盎然full of life生機盎然
生意盎然full of life
生气盎然full of life生氣盎然
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Frequently Asked Questions about 盎

You might say '这盎汤很好喝' (This pot of soup is very tasty) to describe a dish.

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