Meanings of 餡
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 餡
Podcast: 餡
Podcast: 餡
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 餡
餡 (filling) vs 料 (ingredient) — use 餡 when specifically referring to the filling inside food, while 料 refers to the broader category of ingredients used in cooking.
While 餡 is often used informally in culinary contexts, it can also appear in literary or metaphorical discussions about secrets. Be careful with pronunciation, as tone can change meaning; ensuring you use the correct fourth tone is essential.
Although 餡 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be connected to food vocabulary that students encounter at HSK 2 and 3. Focus on recognizing it in menus or recipes, as well as practicing sentences that involve food preparation.
Learners often confuse 餡 with the character '馅' (xiàn), which has the same meaning but is more commonly used in everyday contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢饺子的餡' (Wǒ xǐhuān jiǎozi de xiàn) is incorrect; use '馅' instead.
Pronunciation of 餡
Drill the tone of 餡 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 餡
Food 飠 stuffed in a hole 臽; 臽 also provides the pronunciation
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 餡
- 1The giveawayFood 飠 stuffed in a hole 臽; 臽 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 餡? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 餡?
Decomposition of 餡
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 餡?
How to say filling, stuffing; secret in Chinese
“filling, stuffing; secret” in Chinese is餡
The character 餡 (xiàn) primarily means 'filling' or 'stuffing,' commonly used in the context of food, such as dumplings or pastries. It can also refer to a secret or hidden aspect of something, emphasizing the idea of being concealed within a larger context.
When to use 餡
While 餡 is often used informally in culinary contexts, it can also appear in literary or metaphorical discussions about secrets. Be careful with pronunciation, as tone can change meaning; ensuring you use the correct fourth tone is essential.
餡 or something close to it
餡 (filling) vs 料 (ingredient) — use 餡 when specifically referring to the filling inside food, while 料 refers to the broader category of ingredients used in cooking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 餡 with the character '馅' (xiàn), which has the same meaning but is more commonly used in everyday contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢饺子的餡' (Wǒ xǐhuān jiǎozi de xiàn) is incorrect; use '馅' instead.
Write 餡
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 餡 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 餡
Compound Meaning
What does 馅饼 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 餡
You can say '这个饺子里面有肉馅' (Zhège jiǎozi lǐmiàn yǒu ròu xiàn), meaning 'This dumpling has meat filling.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 餡?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.