焋 (zhuàng) - To stuff & to fill

焋Tone 4

zhuàng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

志

焋 · zhuàng

To stuff;

to fill;

to cram;

to pack tightly;

also used in the context of making zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).

To stuffto fillto cram

Usage highlights

Stuff zongziPack tightlyFill with riceCram into a containerStuffed pastryTightly packed

Synonyms

  • 填— to fill; to stuff
  • 塞— to cram; to stuff
  • 装— to load; to pack

Antonyms

  • 掏— to take out; to dig out
  • 空— empty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She stuffed the zongzi with glutinous rice (把粽子焋上糯米).
  • He packed the suitcase tightly (他把箱子焋得满满的).
  • The chef filled the pastry with sweet bean paste (厨师把点心焋上豆沙).

Collocations

  • Stuff zongzi(焋粽子)
  • Pack tightly(焋实)
  • Fill with rice(焋米)
  • Cram into a container(焋进去)
  • Stuffed pastry(焋馅点心)
  • Tightly packed(焋得紧紧的)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in culinary contexts, especially in traditional food preparation like making zongzi.
  • The character reflects practical kitchen techniques in Chinese culinary traditions.
  • While not extremely common in modern usage, it maintains relevance in specific regional dialects and cooking contexts.

FAQ