饧 (xíng) - Malt sugar & syrup

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xíng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 饣

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饧 · xíng

Malt sugar;

syrup;

to soften or dissolve (as sugar);

(of dough) to rise;

to become soft and pliable.

Malt sugarsyrupto soften or dissolve (as sugar)

Usage highlights

Malt sugarTo let dough riseSugar syrupCandy sellerSoftened candy

Synonyms

  • 糖— sugar; candy
  • 饴— maltose; sweet syrup

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The malt sugar (饧糖) is used in traditional sweets.
  • Let the dough rise (饧面) before baking.
  • Ancient candy sellers would cry '饧啊!' to sell their wares.

Collocations

  • Malt sugar(饧糖)
  • To let dough rise(饧面)
  • Sugar syrup(饧饴)
  • Candy seller(卖饧)
  • Softened candy(饧饵)

Idioms

  • The morning bell and evening candy(晨钟暮饧)
  • Like malt sugar in the mouth(如嚼饧糖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 饧 was an important sweetener in ancient China before widespread sugarcane cultivation.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, malt sugar was used to moderate the effects of harsh herbs.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing food markets and culinary practices.

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