糯 (nuò) - Glutinous & sticky

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Glutinous;

sticky;

refers to glutinous rice and other sticky grains;

describes a soft, sticky texture.

Glutinousstickyrefers to glutinous rice and other sticky grains

Usage highlights

Glutinous riceGlutinous rice flourWaxy cornSoft and glutinousSticky rice dumplingGlutinous rice ball

Synonyms

  • 粘— sticky; adhesive

Antonyms

  • 糙— coarse; rough (texture)
  • 硬— hard; firm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Glutinous rice (糯米) is used to make rice cakes.
  • The texture of the cake is very sticky (糯).
  • This variety of corn is waxy corn (糯玉米).
  • The porridge has a soft and glutinous consistency (软糯).

Collocations

  • Glutinous rice(糯米)
  • Glutinous rice flour(糯米粉)
  • Waxy corn(糯玉米)
  • Soft and glutinous(软糯)
  • Sticky rice dumpling(糯米饭)
  • Glutinous rice ball(糯米团)

Idioms

  • Soft, sweet, and glutinous(软糯香甜)
  • Glutinous and smooth(糯滑)
  • Sticky and chewy(糯韧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Glutinous rice (糯米) is a staple ingredient in many East Asian cuisines, used in dishes like zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and sweet rice balls.
  • In Chinese culture, glutinous rice products are often associated with festivals and celebrations, such as the Dragon Boat Festival.
  • The character 糯 is semantically related to rice (米), reflecting its primary association with grains.

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