Chinese

zhōu
Meaning: porridge; congee
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

粥

Example sentences

I like to have a bowl of hot millet porridge in the morning.
用文火慢慢熬粥。
Simmer the porridge slowly over low heat.
這碗粥煮得太稀了。
这碗粥煮得太稀了。
This bowl of porridge was cooked too thin.
這碗粥太稠了,加點水吧。
这碗粥太稠了,加点水吧。
This bowl of porridge is too thick, add some water.
每到夏天,人們就會採摘新鮮的蓮子來煮粥。
每到夏天,人们就会采摘新鲜的莲子来煮粥。
Every summer, people pick fresh lotus seeds to cook porridge.
這家店賣的醬菜非常入味,是配粥的絕佳選擇。
这家店卖的酱菜非常入味,是配粥的绝佳选择。
The pickles sold at this shop are very flavorful and are an excellent choice to accompany congee.

Usage Notes

A general term for watery rice or grain dishes.

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