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餎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餎lebuckwheat or sorghum noodlesx, 14 strokes, radical 飠
le(le5) T5
  1. 1buckwheat or sorghum noodles
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March 24, 2026

餎le(le5)

The character 餎 (le) refers specifically to a type of noodle made from buckwheat or sorghum. These noodles are often used in various regional dishes across China, particularly in colder regions where these grains are more commonly cultivated. Understanding this term is essential for those interested in Chinese cuisine, especially in relation to traditional dishes featuring these specific noodles.

Strokes14Radical飠
Cultural Note

In many northern regions of China, buckwheat noodles are a staple food, especially in winter. They are often served in hearty broths or stir-fried, reflecting local agricultural practices and the importance of utilizing regional crops in traditional dishes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bowl of long, thin noodles made from buckwheat swaying gently in the wind, resembling the character 餎. The top part of the character suggests the shape of noodles, while the bottom part can remind you of the earth where these grains grow, linking the character to its meaning and pronunciation, 'le'.

Meanings of 餎

le(le5)
1buckwheat or sorghum noodles
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About 餎

餎Simplified
14Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 餎

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in culinary contexts related to specific noodle dishes. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of noodles, such as 米线 (mǐxiàn) or 面条 (miàntiáo), which refer to rice noodles and wheat noodles, respectively. It is more commonly used in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its practical application in food-related conversations. Connecting it to other food characters at the same level, such as 面 (miàn - noodle) and 粉 (fěn - flour), can help build a broader culinary vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 餎 (le) with similar-sounding characters like 乐 (lè, happy) or 了 (le, completed action). Ensure clarity by associating 餎 with noodles specifically and its unique pronunciation.

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Etymology of 餎

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

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
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Phonetic (sound)各
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Case file: 餎

  1. 1The meaning half飠 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half各 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 餎?

Decomposition of 餎

IDS Structure⿰飠各
餎Full Character
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飠shi2
left
各ge4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 餎?

How to say buckwheat or sorghum noodles in Chinese

“buckwheat or sorghum noodles” in Chinese is餎le

The character 餎 (le) refers specifically to a type of noodle made from buckwheat or sorghum. These noodles are often used in various regional dishes across China, particularly in colder regions where these grains are more commonly cultivated. Understanding this term is essential for those interested in Chinese cuisine, especially in relation to traditional dishes featuring these specific noodles.

When to use 餎

This term is generally used in culinary contexts related to specific noodle dishes. A common mistake is to confuse it with other types of noodles, such as 米线 (mǐxiàn) or 面条 (miàntiáo), which refer to rice noodles and wheat noodles, respectively. It is more commonly used in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 餎 (le) with similar-sounding characters like 乐 (lè, happy) or 了 (le, completed action). Ensure clarity by associating 餎 with noodles specifically and its unique pronunciation.

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餎

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Word Family of 餎

Words Containing This Character1
饹lenoodles either made of buckwheat or sorghum餎
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Compound Meaning

What does 饹 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 餎

No, 餎 specifically refers to buckwheat or sorghum noodles and is primarily used in culinary contexts.

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