wu4餬𫗫
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Definition
Thin rice gruel, congee, or porridge.
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How it's used
粥 is the quintessential comfort food in Hong Kong, often served with side dishes like 炸兩 or 油炸鬼. While it refers to rice porridge, the term is also used metaphorically in phrases like 粥水 to describe a very thin, watery consistency. It is rarely used to describe Western style oatmeal or porridge, which are usually referred to by their English loanwords.
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wun2碗wúnRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 粥 with 飯, as the former is a liquid-based dish while the latter refers to steamed rice. Using 粥 to describe solid rice will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
