粠 (hóng) - Red rice & a type of red-colored rice, often referring to
粠 · hóng
Red rice;
a type of red-colored rice, often referring to unpolished rice with a reddish husk.
Red ricea type of red-colored rice, often referring to
Usage highlights
Red riceRed rice grainRed rice porridgeRed rice flourRed rice cakeRed rice field
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We bought some red rice (红粠) at the market.
- This dish uses red rice (粠米) for extra nutrition.
- Red rice porridge (粠粥) is a traditional breakfast.
- The recipe calls for red rice flour (粠粉).
Collocations
- Red rice(红粠)
- Red rice grain(粠米)
- Red rice porridge(粠粥)
- Red rice flour(粠粉)
- Red rice cake(粠糕)
- Red rice field(粠田)
Cultural background
FAQ- Red rice was traditionally considered more nutritious than polished white rice.
- In some regions, red rice was used in ceremonial foods and offerings.
- The character appears rarely in modern usage, primarily in agricultural or historical contexts.