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    Referring to 'soup' or 'thick broth' with 羹 (gēng)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 羹 (gēng) means 'soup' or 'thick broth,' and is a more literary or classical term compared to the everyday word 汤 (tāng). It appears frequently in classical Chinese texts and poetry, and in modern compounds like 鸡蛋羹 (steamed egg custard).

    Examples

    • 奶奶做的鸡蛋羹特别嫩滑。

      nǎinai zuò de jīdàn gēng tèbié nènhuá.

      Grandma's steamed egg custard is especially smooth and tender.

    • 这道酸辣羹是我们的招牌菜。

      zhè dào suānlà gēng shì wǒmen de zhāopái cài.

      This hot and sour soup is our signature dish.

    • 古人常在诗中提到羹和酒。

      gǔrén cháng zài shī zhōng tí dào gēng hé jiǔ.

      Ancient people often mentioned soups and wine in their poems.

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