noun HSK 2
Traditional 湯
soup · broth · hot water
Meaning
汤 refers to soup or broth, one of the most important elements in Chinese cuisine. It can range from simple clear broths to complex medicinal soups. In traditional Chinese culture, soups are valued for their nourishing and healing properties.
Usage
汤 is used daily in Chinese dining contexts. It typically appears at meals alongside other dishes, and Chinese meals often include a soup course. The word can refer to both thin broths and thick soups. In some regions, 汤 can also mean hot water (more common in southern dialects).
Examples
- 01这个汤真好喝！!This soup is really delicious!
- 02妈妈每天都给我做汤。.Mom makes soup for me every day.
Measure words
- 碗一碗汤
- 锅一锅汤
Common collocations
- 喝汤to drink soup
- 鸡汤chicken soup
- 西红柿蛋汤tomato and egg soup
- 一碗汤a bowl of soup
Origin
The traditional character 湯 shows water (氵) radical combined with 昜 (yáng), which suggests rising steam or hot liquid. The character originally represented hot water or boiling liquid.