糖 Stroke Order — How to Write 糖
糖 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 米, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
糖 Radical and Character Components
糖 is a phono-semantic compound: 米 (rice) carries the meaning, while 唐 indicates the sound.
Radical: 米 + 10 more strokes
糖 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- táng
Meanings of 糖 in Chinese
1
táng糖
A sweet substance extracted from plants like sugarcane, beets, rice, or wheat, commonly used as a sweetener or in various confectionery forms (e.g., sugar, candy, syrup).
这杯咖啡需要加点糖，才不会那么苦。
This cup of coffee needs some sugar so it won't be so bitter.
Sugar; a type of carbohydrate, essential for energy in the body. It also refers to related medical conditions, such as 'diabetes' (糖尿病), a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar due to sugar metabolism disorders.
过多的糖分摄入可能导致血糖增高，长期如此可能引发胰岛素分泌不足，进而形成糖尿病，这是一种需要长期管理的慢性疾病。
Excessive sugar intake can lead to elevated blood sugar, and if this continues long-term, it may trigger insufficient insulin secretion, thereby developing into diabetes, a chronic disease requiring long-term management.
Common Words and Phrases with 糖
1
sugar refinery
这家老糖厂已经有上百年的历史了，见证了当地农业的发展。
This old sugar factory has a history of over a hundred years, witnessing the development of local agriculture.
2
Referring to sugar and vinegar, often used to describe a sweet and sour flavor, especially in Chinese cuisine.
这道糖醋鱼味道很棒，是我最喜欢的菜之一。
This sweet and sour fish tastes great, it's one of my favorite dishes.
3
A 'sugarcoated bullet' or 'sugar-coated cannonball' (糖衣炮弹), an idiom referring to an attractive offer or inducement that conceals a harmful or exploitative intention.
商家用免费赠品作为“糖弹”，引诱顾客购买更多不必要的东西。
The merchant uses free gifts as a "sugar-coated bullet" to entice customers into buying more unnecessary items.
4
A sugarhouse; a workshop where red and white sugar or candies are produced.
在丰收的季节，这座古老的糖房又重新焕发了生机，空气中弥漫着甘蔗的甜香。
During the harvest season, this old sugar house came back to life, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of sugarcane.
5
A sweet food primarily made from sugar, often flavored and colored, with many varieties.
孩子们喜欢吃各种口味的糖果。
Children love to eat various flavors of candy.
6
A traditional Chinese snack consisting of various fruits, typically hawthorns, coated in a hard, clear sugar syrup and skewered on a stick.
冬天的时候，我最喜欢在街边买一串糖葫芦吃，甜甜的味道让人感到很温暖。
In winter, I most enjoy buying a skewer of tanghulu from a street vendor; its sweet taste brings a sense of warmth.
7
Saccharin, an artificial sweetener that is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar.
为了控制血糖，许多糖尿病患者选择用糖精来代替日常饮食中的白糖。
To control blood sugar, many diabetics choose to use saccharin as a substitute for white sugar in their daily diet.
8
A cultivated pear known for its sweetness, also called a 'sugar pear'.
这筐糖梨甜脆多汁，是孩子们最爱吃的水果。
These sugar pears in the basket are sweet and juicy, they are the fruit that children love to eat most.
9
A colloquial term for beet.
农夫们在秋天收获了大量的糖萝卜。
Farmers harvested a large quantity of sugar beets in autumn.
10
Glycosuria, which is the presence of glucose in the urine and is significant for diagnosing diabetes.
持续性糖尿可能是糖尿病的早期信号，需要进一步检查。
Persistent glycosuria may be an early sign of diabetes, requiring further examination.
11
A chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.
他被诊断出患有糖尿病，需要长期管理血糖水平。
He was diagnosed with diabetes and needs long-term management of blood sugar levels.
12
Sweetmeats; a general term for food made with sugar; desserts.
为了保持健康的饮食习惯，我们应该适量食用糖食。
To maintain healthy eating habits, we should consume sugary foods in moderation.
13
Tángshuǐ refers to a category of traditional Chinese sweet soups or desserts, especially popular in Southern China.
饭后，奶奶总是喜欢为我们准备一碗甜甜的糖水作为甜点。
After meals, Grandma always likes to prepare a bowl of sweet dessert soup for us.
14
A sugar layer covering bitter medicine; a sugar coat.
这药虽然苦，但外面有一层糖衣，所以吃起来不难。
Although this medicine is bitter, it has a sugar coating, so it's not difficult to take.
15
A sugar-coated bullet; a metaphor for flattery, bribery, or other insidious means used to corrupt or win someone over.
他知道这份高薪工作看似诱人，实则是一颗糖衣炮弹，背后隐藏着苛刻的条件。
He knew this high-paying job, though tempting, was a sugar-coated bullet, with harsh conditions hidden behind it.
More words with 糖
- pú葡táng糖glucose
- shā砂táng糖Granulated sugar.
- zhè蔗táng糖sucrose; cane sugar
- mián绵bái白táng糖Soft white sugar
- pú葡tao萄táng糖glucose
- bàng棒bàng棒táng糖lollipop
- táng糖fèn分Sugar content, Sugars
- xuè血táng糖blood sugar, blood glucose
- bái白táng糖white sugar, granulated sugar
- bīng冰táng糖rock sugar
- rǔ乳táng糖lactose
- táng糖huà化glycation, saccharification
- táng糖zhǐ纸candy wrapper, sweet wrapper
- mián棉huā花táng糖marshmallow, cotton candy
- xǐ喜táng糖Wedding candy, Wedding sweets
- mài麦yá芽táng糖maltose, malt sugar
- táng糖jiāng浆syrup, molasses
- táng糖lì粒sugar grain, sugar crystal
- bò薄hé荷táng糖peppermint candy, mint candy
- dī低xuè血táng糖hypoglycemia, low blood sugar
Idioms with 糖
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Open the tool →Questions about 糖
What does 糖 mean in Chinese?
糖 (táng) means “Sugar” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 糖?
糖 is pronounced táng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 糖 have?
糖 has 16 strokes.
How do you write 糖?
糖 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 米. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 糖?
The radical of 糖 is 米, and 糖 is a phono-semantic compound.
