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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
饸hébuckwheat or sorghum noodleszg, 9 strokes, radical 饣
hé(he2)he T2
  1. 1buckwheat or sorghum noodles
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March 24, 2026

饸(餄)hé(he2)

饸 (hé) refers to a type of noodle made from buckwheat or sorghum. Commonly used in various regional dishes in China, these noodles are often served in soups or stir-fries and are known for their unique texture and flavor.

Strokes9Radical饣
Cultural Note

饸 noodles are particularly popular in the northern regions of China, where buckwheat is a staple food. They are often associated with traditional health practices and are considered nourishing.

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Imagine a bowl of unique, rustic noodles (饸) made from buckwheat, shaped like a small, flowing river. The 'h' in 'hé' sounds like the rush of water, helping you remember the pronunciation while visualizing the noodles flowing into your bowl.

Meanings of 饸

hé(he2)
1buckwheat or sorghum noodles
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About 饸

饸Simplified
餄Traditional
9Strokes
饣Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

饸 is primarily used in culinary contexts and may be less familiar to those outside specific regional cuisines. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone (hé), which can easily be confused with other characters if pronounced incorrectly.

HSK Study Tips

While 饸 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it connects with other food-related vocabulary at this level. Focus on the pronunciation and usage in context, especially with regional dishes that might use this ingredient.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 饸 with similar-sounding noodles like 面 (miàn), which refers to wheat noodles. Ensure you remember that 饸 specifically denotes buckwheat or sorghum noodles.

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Etymology of 饸

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

food

Semantic (meaning)饣
+
Phonetic (sound)合
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Origin

饸 = 饣 + 合. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 饸

IDS Structure⿰饣合
饸Full Character
=
饣shi2
left
合ge3
right
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How to say buckwheat or sorghum noodles in Chinese

“buckwheat or sorghum noodles” in Chinese is饸hé

饸 (hé) refers to a type of noodle made from buckwheat or sorghum. Commonly used in various regional dishes in China, these noodles are often served in soups or stir-fries and are known for their unique texture and flavor.

When to use 饸

饸 is primarily used in culinary contexts and may be less familiar to those outside specific regional cuisines. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone (hé), which can easily be confused with other characters if pronounced incorrectly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 饸 with similar-sounding noodles like 面 (miàn), which refers to wheat noodles. Ensure you remember that 饸 specifically denotes buckwheat or sorghum noodles.

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Word Family of 饸

Words Containing This Character1
饸hénoodles either made of buckwheat or sorghum餄

Frequently Asked Questions about 饸

饸 noodles are often used in soups, stir-fries, and cold dishes, particularly in regions like Shanxi.

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