粥

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 生病的时候喝点粥比较好。▶ —
   When you’re ill, it’s better to have some porridge.
2. 他早餐喜欢喝一碗白粥。▶ —
   He likes a bowl of plain congee for breakfast.

Collocations

Mnemonic

粥 zhōu "porridge": a single-character word. The 米 (rice) in the center shows it is rice porridge (the side strokes suggest rising steam). 喝粥 = to eat porridge, 白粥 = plain congee. Often eaten when ill or at breakfast. Similar to 稀饭.

Related

Quick check

1. What does the 米 (rice) in the center of 粥 tell us?

   • porridge made from rice
   • wheat bread
   • a meat dish
   • a fruit drink