糁 (sǎn) - Grain & kernels

糁Tone 3

sǎn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

糁 · sǎn

Grain;

kernels;

thick grain-based porridge or congee;

to sprinkle or mix with grains.

Grainkernelsthick grain-based porridge or congee

Usage highlights

Rice grainsCorn kernelsSesame sprinklesGrain porridgeMeat and grain soupSprinkle with grains

Synonyms

  • 粒— grain; granule
  • 米— rice; husked grain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The porridge was thick with grains (米糁).
  • Add some sesame seeds to the dish (撒上芝麻糁).
  • Corn kernels mixed in the soup (玉米糁汤).

Collocations

  • Rice grains(米糁)
  • Corn kernels(玉米糁)
  • Sesame sprinkles(芝麻糁)
  • Grain porridge(糁粥)
  • Meat and grain soup(肉糁)
  • Sprinkle with grains(撒糁)

Idioms

  • Not a single grain of rice(不糁一粒米)
  • Mixed grains and beans(杂糁豆谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally refers to coarse grains or food mixed with grains, representing simple, rustic cuisine.
  • In some northern Chinese regions, '糁' refers to a specific type of meat and grain soup, a local specialty.
  • The character embodies the agricultural foundation of Chinese civilization, emphasizing grain as a staple food.

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