HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hú
making a living
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hú
paste
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hú
cream
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hú
muddled; paste; to stick on with paste
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hú
scorched
HSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
congee
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
making a living
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
paste
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
cream
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
muddled; paste; to stick on with paste
HSK 7, a, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
糊
hù
scorched
HSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 米, rank #9939, Very Hard
hú(hu2)
primary
T2
1congee
2making a living
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March 24, 2026
糊(䊀)hú(hu2)
The character 糊 (hú) primarily refers to a thick paste or cream-like substance, often used in cooking and baking. It can also denote the act of applying a sticky substance, as well as being associated with being muddled or confused. Common usage includes describing food items like congee or discussing adhesives in various contexts.
Strokes15Radical米Frequency#9939DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, congee (粥) is a staple food often enjoyed for breakfast, especially when one is feeling under the weather. 糊 is significant in the preparation of various traditional dishes where paste-like textures are essential.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef named Hu who is always in a rush, creating a delicious creamy paste that sticks everything together. The character 糊 visually resembles a pot (the radical '米' for rice) containing a thick mixture, reminding you of tasty congee.
Meanings of 糊
hú(hu2)
primary
1congee
2making a living
Exercise 1 of 3
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About 糊
糊Simplified
䊀Traditional
15Strokes
米Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#9939Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
Podcast: 糊
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AI Study Notes for 糊
Quick Contrast
糊 (hú) vs 粘 (zhān) — use 糊 for thick pastes or mixtures, while 粘 refers specifically to stickiness or adhesion.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 糊 with similar sounding characters, particularly the tone. Remember that 糊 is pronounced with the second tone (hú) and can imply a sticky or paste-like texture. It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with its nuances in different culinary discussions.
HSK Study Tips
While 糊 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 2 words related to food and cooking. Students should focus on understanding its application in culinary contexts and practice using it alongside related words like 粥 (zhōu) for congee.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 糊 (hú) with the character 胡 (hú), which has different meanings. For example, saying 糊你来 (hú nǐ lái) instead of 胡你来 (hú nǐ lái) changes the meaning entirely. Always check the context and tone.
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Phonosemantic compound. 米 represents the meaning and 胡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餬.
1The meaning half米 carries the sense.
2The sound half胡 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 糊?
Decomposition of 糊
IDS Structure⿰米胡
糊Full Character
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米Mi3
left
胡Hu2
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 糊?
How to say congee in Chinese
“congee” in Chinese is糊hú
The character 糊 (hú) primarily refers to a thick paste or cream-like substance, often used in cooking and baking. It can also denote the act of applying a sticky substance, as well as being associated with being muddled or confused. Common usage includes describing food items like congee or discussing adhesives in various contexts.
When to use 糊
Learners often confuse 糊 with similar sounding characters, particularly the tone. Remember that 糊 is pronounced with the second tone (hú) and can imply a sticky or paste-like texture. It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with its nuances in different culinary discussions.
糊 or something close to it
糊 (hú) vs 粘 (zhān) — use 糊 for thick pastes or mixtures, while 粘 refers specifically to stickiness or adhesion.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 糊 (hú) with the character 胡 (hú), which has different meanings. For example, saying 糊你来 (hú nǐ lái) instead of 胡你来 (hú nǐ lái) changes the meaning entirely. Always check the context and tone.
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糊
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Grammar Patterns of 糊
糊 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 6 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.
