餱 (hóu) - Provisions, dry food, rations — refers to dried
餱 · hóu
Provisions, dry food, rations — refers to dried provisions or food supplies, especially for travel or military use.
Provisions, dry food, rations — refers to dried
Usage highlights
Dry provisionsDried foodMilitary rationsTravel provisionsStored provisionsEmergency rations
Usage & contexts
Examples
- They prepared dry provisions for the journey (准备餱粮).
- Ancient armies carried dried rations (古代军队携带餱食).
- This type of dried food can be stored for long periods (这种餱可以长期保存).
Collocations
- Dry provisions(餱粮)
- Dried food(餱食)
- Military rations(军餱)
- Travel provisions(行餱)
- Stored provisions(储餱)
- Emergency rations(备餱)
Idioms
- Carrying dry provisions(负餱)
- Storing provisions for the journey(储餱以行)
- Sharing one's provisions(分餱共食)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically important for travelers, merchants, and soldiers who needed non-perishable food supplies.
- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing military campaigns and long journeys.
- Reflects the practical concerns of food preservation in pre-modern China.