The difference between Congee and Porridge
When used as nouns, congee means leave, formal permission for some action, originally and particularly: formal permission to leave, whereas porridge means a type of thick soup or stew, especially thickened with barley.
Congee is also verb with the meaning: to give formal permission to leave.
check bellow for the other definitions of Congee and Porridge
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Congee as a noun (obsolete):
Leave, formal permission for some action, originally and particularly: Formal permission to leave; a passport.
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Congee as a noun (obsolete):
Formal dismissal; any dismissal, abrupt dismissal without ceremony.
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Congee as a noun (obsolete):
Formal leavetaking; any farewell.
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Congee as a noun (obsolete, Scottish):
A fee paid to make another go away, alms to a persistent beggar.
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Congee as a noun (archaic):
A bow, curtsey, or other gesture made at departure but including at greeting or in obeissance or respect.
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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.
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Congee as a verb (archaic):
To take congee: to leave ceremoniously.
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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.
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Congee as a noun (Asian, _, cuisine):
A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.
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Porridge as a noun:
A type of thick soup or stew, especially thickened with barley.
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Porridge as a noun (chiefly, Britain):
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
Examples:
"Eat your porridge while it's hot!"
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Porridge as a noun (British slang):
A prison sentence.
Examples:
"Just do your porridge and keep your head down."