Learn a Chinese Character - 稠 (Chóu

1. Character Basics 汉字基础信息

Radical: 禾 (rice plant radical)部首：禾

Stroke Count: 13 笔画数：13

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: Chóu 拼音：Chóu

3. Meaning 含义

Thick; dense; concentrated 厚的；稠密的；浓缩的

4. Common Words 常用词汇

稠密 (Chóu mì) - Dense 稠密，形容密度大
浓稠 (Nóng chóu) - Thick and sticky 浓稠，指液体浓度高且有黏性

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“稠” is often used to describe the state of a liquid or a crowd. For example, "粥很稠" (The porridge is very thick). “稠”常用于描述液体或人群的状态。例如，“粥很稠”（粥的浓度很高）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, thick porridge is often considered a healthy and nourishing food, especially in winter. 在中国文化中，浓稠的粥通常被认为是一种健康滋补的食物，尤其在冬季。

7. Example Sentence 例句

这碗粥很稠，喝起来很暖和。 (This bowl of porridge is very thick and it's warm to drink.) 这碗粥的浓度很高，喝下去身体会感觉很暖和。

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can associate the character "稠" with the image of thick porridge. The "禾" radical on the left side indicates its connection with crops, and the right side represents the state of thickness. 你可以将“稠”这个汉字与浓稠的粥的形象联系起来。左边的“禾”部首表示它与农作物有关，右边的部分表示浓稠的状态。