noun
- a type of rice porridge or gruel, especially popular in Asian cuisine
verb
- to take leave politely; to bow or curtsy as a gesture of respect
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- She ordered a bowl of congee with chicken for breakfast.
- The restaurant serves congee with various toppings like pickled vegetables.
- Congee is often given to sick people because it’s easy to digest.
- My grandmother makes the best congee with ginger and scallions.
- The courtier would congee before the king each morning.
- He took his congee and departed from the royal presence.