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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餬húporridge, gruel, congee; pastezg, 17 strokes, radical 飠, rank #75443, Very Hard
hú(hu2) T2
  1. 1porridge, gruel, congee; paste
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March 24, 2026

餬hú(hu2)

The character 餬 (hú) refers to a type of porridge or gruel, often made from rice or other grains, that is commonly consumed in various Asian cuisines. It can also denote a paste-like substance, which is typically used in cooking. This word is often used in contexts related to food preparation and traditional dishes.

Strokes17Radical飠Frequency#75443DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, 餬 is often associated with comfort food and is a staple in many households, especially during cold weather or when someone is unwell. It reflects the importance of rice-based dishes in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bowl of thick, comforting porridge (hú) that looks like a gluey paste. The character 餬 has a radical related to food (食) on the left, indicating its culinary significance, while the right side suggests a blend of ingredients coming together, much like how porridge is made.

Meanings of 餬

hú(hu2)
1porridge, gruel, congee; paste
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About 餬

餬Simplified
17Strokes
飠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 餬

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 餬 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more common in formal or literary contexts, while informal terms like 粥 (zhōu) may be used in everyday conversation for congee. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 餬 is not listed in the HSK levels, it can be related to other food-related vocabulary at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in traditional recipes or culinary discussions, as it connects to broader themes of food and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 餬 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in dishes. For example, saying '我喜欢吃餬' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī hú) when they mean '我喜欢吃粥' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhōu) can create confusion, as 粥 is more commonly understood.

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Etymology of 餬

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

Phonosemantic compound. 米 represents the meaning and 胡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餬.

Memory Hint

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
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Phonetic (sound)胡
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Case file: 餬

Phonosemantic compound. 米 represents the meaning and 胡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 餬.

  1. 1The meaning half飠 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half胡 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 餬?

Decomposition of 餬

IDS Structure⿰飠胡
餬Full Character
=
飠shi2
left
胡Hu2
right
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Which of these is a component of 餬?

How to say porridge, gruel, congee; paste in Chinese

“porridge, gruel, congee; paste” in Chinese is餬hú

The character 餬 (hú) refers to a type of porridge or gruel, often made from rice or other grains, that is commonly consumed in various Asian cuisines. It can also denote a paste-like substance, which is typically used in cooking. This word is often used in contexts related to food preparation and traditional dishes.

When to use 餬

Be careful not to confuse 餬 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. This term is more common in formal or literary contexts, while informal terms like 粥 (zhōu) may be used in everyday conversation for congee. Ensure you use the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 餬 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage in dishes. For example, saying '我喜欢吃餬' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī hú) when they mean '我喜欢吃粥' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī zhōu) can create confusion, as 粥 is more commonly understood.

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餬

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Word Family of 餬

Words Containing This Character20
模糊móhuvague
糊涂hútumuddled糊塗
糊húmuddled
一塌糊涂yìtāhútúcomplete shambles一塌糊塗
迷糊dazed
糊弄to fool
含糊hánhuambiguous
迷迷糊糊in a daze
糊口to scrape a meager living
模糊不清indistinct
浆糊paste漿糊
糊里糊涂confused糊裡糊塗
稀里糊涂muddleheaded稀裏糊塗
黏糊sticky
面糊starchy麵糊
血肉模糊to be badly mangled or mutilated (idiom)
老糊涂dotard老糊塗
养家糊口to support one's family (idiom); to have difficulty feeding a family養家糊口
不含糊unambiguous
糊糊viscous
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 餬

餬 (hú) typically refers to a thicker, paste-like porridge, while 粥 (zhōu) is a more common term for congee, which can be thinner and is often served with various toppings.

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