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汁
zhī
juice
HSK 7, ng, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #3557, Very Hard
汁
zhī
juice, liquor, fluid; sap; gravy, sauce
HSK 7, ng, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #3557, Very Hard
zhī(zhi1)zhi T1
1juice
2juice, liquor, fluid; sap; gravy, sauce
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March 24, 2026
汁zhī(zhi1)
汁 (zhī) refers to liquid substances, particularly juices extracted from fruits or vegetables, but can also denote other liquids like sauces or gravies. It is commonly used in cooking and food-related contexts, highlighting the essence or flavor extracted from ingredients.
Strokes5Radical氵Frequency#3557DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, juices and broths are integral to many traditional dishes, often viewed as essential for enhancing flavor, especially in soups and stews. The emphasis on extracting and savoring natural flavors is a hallmark of Chinese cuisine.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'jiu' (汁) that is pouring out of a fruit, like an orange, creating a pool of juice. The character looks like a water droplet (氵) combined with 'chi' (知) that signifies 'knowledge' or 'understanding,' as if it understands the essence of flavor.
Meanings of 汁
zhī(zhi1)
1juice
2juice, liquor, fluid; sap; gravy, sauce
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About 汁
汁Simplified
5Strokes
氵Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#3557Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
汁 (zhī) vs 液 (yè) — use 汁 for juices or extracted liquids, while 液 refers to liquids in general, including non-food contexts.
Usage Notes
汁 (zhī) is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in culinary discussions. Common collocations include 果汁 (guǒzhī - fruit juice) and 汤汁 (tāngzhī - broth or soup). Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 汁 (zhī) may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to food and drink, which is essential for daily conversations. Focus on using it with common nouns to describe various liquids.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汁 (zhī) with 污 (wū - dirty) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我喝污' instead of '我喝汁' (wǒ hē zhī - I drink juice) is incorrect.
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汁 = 氵 + 十. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 汁
IDS Structure⿰氵十
汁Full character
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氵shui3
left
十shi2
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How to say juice in Chinese
“juice” in Chinese is汁zhī
汁 (zhī) refers to liquid substances, particularly juices extracted from fruits or vegetables, but can also denote other liquids like sauces or gravies. It is commonly used in cooking and food-related contexts, highlighting the essence or flavor extracted from ingredients.
When to use 汁
汁 (zhī) is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in culinary discussions. Common collocations include 果汁 (guǒzhī - fruit juice) and 汤汁 (tāngzhī - broth or soup). Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
汁 or something close to it
汁 (zhī) vs 液 (yè) — use 汁 for juices or extracted liquids, while 液 refers to liquids in general, including non-food contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 汁 (zhī) with 污 (wū - dirty) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我喝污' instead of '我喝汁' (wǒ hē zhī - I drink juice) is incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 汁
汁 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
Drain the beans thoroughly and save the stock for soup.
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Word Family of 汁
Words containing this character20
汁zhījuice
果汁guǒzhīfruit juice
橙汁chéngzhīorange juice
胆汁dǎnzhīgall膽汁
绞尽脑汁jiǎojìnnǎozhīto rack one's brains絞盡腦汁
柠檬汁níngméngzhīlemon juice檸檬汁
肉汁ròuzhīmeat stock
乳汁rǔzhīmilk
汁液zhīyèjuice
椰汁yēzhīcoconut water
墨汁mòzhīprepared Chinese ink
橘子汁júzizhīorange juice
葡萄汁pútáozhīgrape juice
原汁原味yuánzhīyuánwèioriginal
脑汁nǎozhībrains腦汁
豆汁dòuzhīsoy milk
榨汁机zhàzhījījuicer榨汁機
果汁机guǒzhījījuicer果汁機
糖汁tángzhīsyrup
奶汁nǎizhīmilk from a woman's breast
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Words with 汁
What does 果汁 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 汁
Common phrases that include 汁 (zhī) are '果汁' (guǒzhī), meaning 'fruit juice,' and '肉汁' (ròuzhī), meaning 'meat juice' or 'gravy.' These phrases highlight the versatility of the character in different culinary contexts.
Yes, 汁 (zhī) refers to liquid substances like juice and sauces, while 酱 (jiàng) specifically means 'sauce' or 'paste' and often has a thicker consistency. Understanding this distinction can help learners use these terms correctly in context.
汁 (zhī) translates to 'juice' in English, and can refer to various types of liquids, including the juice from fruits, sap from trees, or even sauces and gravies in cooking. It encompasses both natural and processed liquids used in food and beverages.
You can use 汁 (zhī) in sentences to describe different types of juice or liquids. For instance, '我喜欢喝橙汁' (Wǒ xǐhuān hē chéngzhī) means 'I like to drink orange juice.' This shows how it can be applied in everyday conversation.
汁 (zhī) refers to flavored liquids like juice or sauce, while 水 (shuǐ) simply means water.
It's primarily used in food contexts, but in some poetic expressions, it can refer to the essence of something.
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