The difference between Congee and Juk

When used as nouns, congee means leave, formal permission for some action, originally and particularly: formal permission to leave, whereas juk means congee.


Congee is also verb with the meaning: to give formal permission to leave.

check bellow for the other definitions of Congee and Juk

  1. Congee as a noun (obsolete):

    Leave, formal permission for some action, originally and particularly: Formal permission to leave; a passport.

  2. Congee as a noun (obsolete):

    Formal dismissal; any dismissal, abrupt dismissal without ceremony.

  3. Congee as a noun (obsolete):

    Formal leavetaking; any farewell.

  4. Congee as a noun (obsolete, Scottish):

    A fee paid to make another go away, alms to a persistent beggar.

  5. Congee as a noun (archaic):

    A bow, curtsey, or other gesture made at departure but including at greeting or in obeissance or respect.

  1. Congee as a verb (archaic):

    To give congee, particularly To give formal permission to leave; to dismiss. To give formal permission to do something; to license.

  2. Congee as a verb (archaic):

    To take congee: to leave ceremoniously.

  3. Congee as a verb (archaic):

    To make a congee: to bow, curtsey, etc., particularly while leaving; to make obeissance, show respect, or defer to someone or something.

  1. Congee as a noun (Asian, _, cuisine):

    A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.

  1. Juk as a noun:

    Congee.

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