common
noun

Meaning of

饴 means maltose; syrup made from sprouted grain; candy; sweetness (used in idioms). Pronounced yí.

  • maltose; syrup made from sprouted grain
  • candy; sweetness (used in idioms)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Gāo
liáng
shì
Shān
dōng
chǎn
 
kǒu
gǎn
ruǎn
nuò
 

Sorghum maltose is a specialty of Shandong, with a soft and chewy texture.

shí
hou
yòng
táng
dài
fēng
 

In ancient times, maltose syrup was used as a substitute for honey.