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盎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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盎
àng
pot, cup, bowl; abundant
q, 10 strokes, radical 皿, rank #23715, Very Hard
盎
àng
dish
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 皿, rank #23715, Very Hard
àng(ang4)ang T4
1pot, cup, bowl; abundant
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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盎 = 皿 + 央. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 盎
IDS Structure⿱央皿
盎Full character
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央yang1
top
皿min3
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 盎?
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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盎
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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.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
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.
