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March 24, 2026
餬hú(hu2)
The character 餬 (hú) refers to a type of porridge or gruel, often made from rice or other grains, that is commonly consumed in various Asian cuisines. It can also denote a paste-like substance, which is typically used in cooking. This word is often used in contexts related to food preparation and traditional dishes.
Strokes17Radical飠Frequency#75443DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, 餬 is often associated with comfort food and is a staple in many households, especially during cold weather or when someone is unwell. It reflects the importance of rice-based dishes in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bowl of thick, comforting porridge (hú) that looks like a gluey paste. The character 餬 has a radical related to food (食) on the left, indicating its culinary significance, while the right side suggests a blend of ingredients coming together, much like how porridge is made.
Meanings of 餬
hú(hu2)
1porridge, gruel, congee; paste
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餬Simplified
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飠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bowl of thick, comforting porridge (hú) that looks like a gluey paste. The character 餬 has a radical related to food (食) on the left, indicating its culinary significance, while the right side suggests a blend of ingredients coming together, much like how porridge is made.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 餬 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more common in formal or literary contexts, while informal terms like 粥 (zhōu) may be used in everyday conversation for congee. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 餬 is not listed in the HSK levels, it can be related to other food-related vocabulary at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in traditional recipes or culinary discussions, as it connects to broader themes of food and culture.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, 餬 is often associated with comfort food and is a staple in many households, especially during cold weather or when someone is unwell. It reflects the importance of rice-based dishes in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 餬 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in dishes. For example, saying '我喜欢吃餬' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī hú) when they mean '我喜欢吃粥' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhōu) can create confusion, as 粥 is more commonly understood.
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Cultural Notes for 餬
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In Chinese cuisine, 餬 is often associated with comfort food and is a staple in many households, especially during cold weather or when someone is unwell. It reflects the importance of rice-based dishes in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 餬
Words Containing This Character20
模糊móhuvague
糊涂hútumuddled糊塗
糊húmuddled
一塌糊涂yìtāhútúcomplete shambles一塌糊塗
迷糊dazed
糊弄to fool
含糊hánhuambiguous
迷迷糊糊in a daze
糊口to scrape a meager living
模糊不清indistinct
浆糊paste漿糊
糊里糊涂confused糊裡糊塗
稀里糊涂muddleheaded稀裏糊塗
黏糊sticky
面糊starchy麵糊
血肉模糊to be badly mangled or mutilated (idiom)
老糊涂dotard老糊塗
养家糊口to support one's family (idiom); to have difficulty feeding a family養家糊口
不含糊unambiguous
糊糊viscous
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Frequently Asked Questions about 餬
餬 (hú) typically refers to a thicker, paste-like porridge, while 粥 (zhōu) is a more common term for congee, which can be thinner and is often served with various toppings.
Yes, 餬 can refer to various types of porridge but is more specific to certain traditional preparations.
The pronunciation is hú, with a rising tone, so ensure to give it the proper intonation.
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