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March 24, 2026
盎àng(ang4)
The character 盎 (àng) primarily refers to a type of vessel such as a pot, cup, or bowl, often associated with holding liquids. It conveys the idea of abundance and fullness, commonly used in contexts related to serving food or drink. This character is less frequently used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or formal contexts.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, serving food in beautiful bowls or pots is a sign of hospitality and respect. The use of 盎 in literature often symbolizes abundance during festive occasions, such as the Lunar New Year, where food represents prosperity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, overflowing bowl (盎) filled with delicious soup. The character looks like a bowl with a lid on top, and the 'à' sound can remind you of 'abundant' because you have so much soup to enjoy!
Meanings of 盎
àng(ang4)
1pot, cup, bowl; abundant
2dish
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盎Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large, overflowing bowl (盎) filled with delicious soup. The character looks like a bowl with a lid on top, and the 'à' sound can remind you of 'abundant' because you have so much soup to enjoy!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 盎 with similar characters that denote other types of containers or utensils. It is more formal and is often used in contexts discussing dining or culinary arts. Common collocations include 盎然 (àngrán), which means 'abundant' or 'overflowing', indicating richness in quality or quantity.
HSK Study Tips
While 盎 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be beneficial for learners to connect it with higher-level vocabulary related to food and culture. Focus on its usage in literary texts or historical contexts, as it may enhance understanding of cultural nuances.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, serving food in beautiful bowls or pots is a sign of hospitality and respect. The use of 盎 in literature often symbolizes abundance during festive occasions, such as the Lunar New Year, where food represents prosperity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 盎 with the character 碗 (wǎn), which means 'bowl' but does not carry the same connotation of abundance. Remember that 盎 specifically relates to vessels that hold liquids and emphasize fullness.
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Grammar Patterns of 盎
盎 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. 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.
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我的鱼平均每条重2磅8____司，还有过两条重8磅的。
My fish average 2 lb 8 oz and I've had two eight-pounders.
Grease 6 ramekin dishes of 150 ml (5-6 fl oz) capacity.
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把25克（即1盎司）黄油搅拌到酱汁里。
bǎ25 25（ kè1 （ jí） 1 àng sī ） huáng yóu jiǎo bàn。
Whisk 25g .1 oz. of butter into the sauce.
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一盎斯是十六分之一磅.
yī àng sī shì shí liù fēn zhī yī bàng.
An ounce is one sixteenth of a pound.
Cultural Notes for 盎
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, serving food in beautiful bowls or pots is a sign of hospitality and respect. The use of 盎 in literature often symbolizes abundance during festive occasions, such as the Lunar New Year, where food represents prosperity.
Word Family of 盎
Words Containing This Character6
盎司ounce (British imperial system) (loanword)
盎àngbowl
盎然abundant
生机盎然full of life生機盎然
生意盎然full of life
生气盎然full of life生氣盎然
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Compound Meaning
What does 盎司 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 盎
You might say '这盎汤很好喝' (This pot of soup is very tasty) to describe a dish.
It's not commonly used in daily speech, but you'll find it in formal writing or literature.
盎 specifically refers to a type of bowl or pot often associated with abundance, whereas other characters may refer to different shapes or functions.
