congee

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de papa ou mingau de arroz da culinária chinesa, geralmente servido no café da manhã.

A noun referring to a type of Chinese rice porridge or gruel, often eaten for breakfast.

1. B1formalculinary

   A savory or sweet Chinese rice porridge or gruel, often eaten for breakfast or as a comfort food.

   Canja de arroz

   • She ate a warm bowl of congee with pickled vegetables for breakfast.
   • Congee is often served with shredded chicken and ginger.
   • In many Asian cultures, congee is a popular dish for those who are ill.

   Sinônimosjook

2. Architectural moldingC2formalart

   A concave molding used in architecture, often found at the base of columns or in decorative trim.

   Moldura côncava

   • The ancient temple featured a beautifully carved congee at the base of its pillars.
   • The architect specified a congee molding to soften the transition between wall and floor.
   • Restoration experts carefully replicated the original congee design.

   Sinônimoscavetto

3. Formal leave-takingC2formalbritish

   Formal permission to depart or a ceremonial leave-taking, often used in official or diplomatic contexts.

   Despedida formal

   • The ambassador took his congee after the state dinner.
   • He requested congee from the king before returning to his homeland.
   • The formal congee was granted with a bow and a handshake.

   Sinônimosadieudismissalfarewellleavevalediction

4. Abrupt dismissalC2informalbritish

   An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal, often from a job or position.

   Demissão abrupta

   • After the scandal, he was given his congee without any warning.
   • The manager handed him his congee after the failed project.
   • She received her congee in a brief, cold meeting.

   Sinônimosaxedischargedismissalfiringlayoffmarching orderspink slipsacksackingterminationthe bootwalking papers

• Verbo que significa despedir-se ou fazer uma reverência cortês; também substantivo que designa um tipo de papa de arroz, comum na culinária asiática.

A verb meaning to take leave or bid farewell, or to bow politely; also a noun referring to a type of rice porridge.

1. Take leaveC2formalbritish

   To depart after obtaining formal permission, especially in a ceremonial or respectful context.

   Despedir-se com licença

   • The ambassador congeed from the royal presence.
   • After the audience, the courtiers congeed one by one.
   • He congeed politely before leaving the chamber.

   Sinônimosdepartleavetake leave

2. Perform a bowC2formalbritish

   To make a ceremonious bow, often as a gesture of respect or farewell.

   Fazer uma reverência

   • The servant congeed deeply before the king.
   • She congeed gracefully as she exited the room.
   • The performers congeed to the audience at the end of the play.

   Sinônimosbowcurtsygenuflectkowtowsalaam