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汤

湯
tāng
noun HSK 3 #2,406

Measure Word

一碗汤 wǎn

Meanings

  1. 1 soup; broth
  2. 2 hot water (classical)

Characters

汤
tāng
soup; hot water
Contains the water radical 氵, reflecting its liquid nature.

Examples

妈妈做了一碗鸡汤。
Māma zuò le yī wǎn jī tāng.
Mom made a bowl of chicken soup.
这个汤太咸了。
Zhège tāng tài xián le.
This soup is too salty.
冬天喝热汤很舒服。
Dōngtiān hē rè tāng hěn shūfu.
Drinking hot soup in winter feels great.

Tips

culture
Soup is essential in Chinese meals, often served throughout the meal rather than as a starter. In Cantonese cuisine, slow-cooked soups (老火汤 lǎohuǒ tāng) are a daily staple.

Stroke Order

汤 tāng