Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
醐hú(hu2)
The character 醐 (hú) refers to the purest form of cream, often considered a delicacy in culinary contexts. It embodies the essence of richness and purity, frequently used in traditional Chinese cooking or when discussing premium dairy products.
Strokes16Radical酉Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, cream and dairy products have traditionally been less prominent than in Western diets, making terms like 醐 more specialized. It reflects a cultural appreciation for purity in food and quality ingredients.
Memory Tip
Imagine a luxurious, creamy dessert that is so rich it feels like 'hú' (pure cream) melting in your mouth. The radical 魚 (fish) hints at richness, while the rest of the character forms a visual of a smooth, flowing texture.
Meanings of 醐
hú(hu2)
1the purest cream
2purest cream
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 醐
醐Simplified
16Strokes
酉Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 醐
Podcast: 醐
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 醐
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a luxurious, creamy dessert that is so rich it feels like 'hú' (pure cream) melting in your mouth. The radical 魚 (fish) hints at richness, while the rest of the character forms a visual of a smooth, flowing texture.
Usage Notes
This term is quite rare and mostly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; context is crucial for clarity.
HSK Study Tips
While 醐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK Level 6 through discussions about food and cooking. Students should focus on the nuances of culinary vocabulary and the importance of context in usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, cream and dairy products have traditionally been less prominent than in Western diets, making terms like 醐 more specialized. It reflects a cultural appreciation for purity in food and quality ingredients.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 醐 with similar terms for cream or dairy, leading to miscommunication. For example, using 奶 (nǎi) instead of 醐 when discussing cream can dilute the specific meaning of purity.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 醐
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 醐 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 醐 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 醐
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cuisine, cream and dairy products have traditionally been less prominent than in Western diets, making terms like 醐 more specialized. It reflects a cultural appreciation for purity in food and quality ingredients.
Word Family of 醐
Words Containing This Character3
醍醐灌顶flawless Buddhist teaching醍醐灌頂
醐húpurest cream
醍醐nirvana
Exercise 1 of 3
Compound Meaning
What does 醍醐灌顶 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 醐
No, 醐 is quite rare and more often found in literary texts or specialized culinary discussions.
It is pronounced as 'hú', with a rising tone. Practice with similar sounding words to master the tone.
While not commonly referenced, it may appear in discussions about traditional desserts or gourmet cooking.
