汤 refers to a liquid food made by boiling ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and seasonings in water.

汤 can also mean hot or boiling water, often used in the context of making tea or coffee.

汤 can refer to a decoction of medicinal herbs, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for health benefits.

汤 can also indicate the water in which something has been boiled, usually used in a general sense.