ci1粢
Jyutpingci1
Yalechī
Definition
Glutinous rice.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sticky, chewy texture of glutinous rice rather than the grain itself in a general sense. It is most commonly encountered in the context of traditional snacks or specific regional dishes where the texture is the defining characteristic. Unlike standard rice, it is rarely used as a staple meal component on its own.
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fan2份fánExamples
This glutinous rice is very chewy and delicious.
Related words
Common phrases
glutinous rice roll
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 飯, but 粢 specifically denotes the glutinous variety. Using it to describe regular jasmine rice will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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