| 稀粥 | xī zhōu | water gruel; thin porridge | |
| 一锅粥HSK 6 | yī guō zhōu | (lit.) a pot of porridge; (fig.) a complete mess | |
| 僧多粥少 | sēng duō zhōu shǎo | lit. many monks and not much gruel (idiom); fig. not enough to go around; demand exceeds supply | |
| 腊八粥 | là bā zhōu | Laba congee, ceremonial rice porridge dish eaten on the 8th day of the 12th month in the Chinese calendar | |
| 八宝粥 | bā bǎo zhōu | rice congee made with red beans, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, nuts etc |
| 荤粥HSK 6 | xūn yù | an ethnic group in ancient northern China |
| 1 | I had a bowl of porridge for breakfast. | |
| 2 | This type of rice has a soft, glutinous texture and is suitable for making porridge. | |
| 3 | Drinking hot congee in winter can help keep the body warm. | |
| 4 | Having congee for breakfast can make healthy people more energetic. | |
| 5 | This simple plain congee can be a main dish or a side dish. |