used in 荤粥

JLPT N5 12 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The word "" (yù) refers to porridge or congee, a soft food made by boiling rice or other grains in water. It is a common dish in Chinese cuisine, often eaten for breakfast or when someone is feeling unwell.

Common Contexts

is frequently used in contexts related to food and health. For example, "" (hot porridge) is a comforting breakfast, and "感冒" (drinking porridge when having a cold) is a traditional remedy.

Collocations and Patterns

  • (hūn zhōu): savory porridge with meat, often eaten as a hearty meal.
  • (qīng zhōu): plain porridge, usually just rice and water, often served with side dishes.

Usage Notes

is a noun and typically appears as the main dish or food item in a sentence. It can be combined with adjectives like (hot), (plain), or 荤 (meaty) to specify the type of porridge. Avoid confusing with (rice) as is cooked with much more water and has a porridge-like consistency.

Example Sentences

I like to have a bowl of hot porridge in the morning.

When you have a cold, drinking porridge can help your body recover.

He likes to eat savory porridge that contains meat and vegetables.