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March 24, 2026
脢méi(mei2)
The character 脢 (méi) refers to the flesh or meat found on the back of an animal, often associated with the meat used for food. It is not commonly used in everyday conversations, primarily appearing in culinary contexts or specialized discussions about meat cuts. The term conveys a sense of the specific type of meat rather than just any flesh.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese cuisine, understanding different cuts of meat is crucial, as they are often used in specific dishes. 脢 may come up when discussing how to prepare certain types of meat for traditional recipes, highlighting the importance of meat quality in Chinese cooking.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, juicy piece of meat resting on the back of a cow, and visualize the character 脢 as a combination of 'flesh' (the radical 肉) and a hint of 'meat' from the sound 'méi'. Picture a chef skillfully preparing this cut, emphasizing its tenderness and flavor.
Meanings of 脢
méi(mei2)
1flesh
2meat on the back of an animal
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脢Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large, juicy piece of meat resting on the back of a cow, and visualize the character 脢 as a combination of 'flesh' (the radical 肉) and a hint of 'meat' from the sound 'méi'. Picture a chef skillfully preparing this cut, emphasizing its tenderness and flavor.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 脢 with other meat-related characters like 肉 (ròu), which is more general. It is used in specific culinary contexts, so it is less common in informal conversation. Be cautious with tone, as mispronouncing 'méi' can lead to misunderstandings with other words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 脢 is not part of the standardized HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of food and cooking found in lower levels. Students should focus on character recognition and pronunciation, as well as learning how it fits into discussions about different meat types.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese cuisine, understanding different cuts of meat is crucial, as they are often used in specific dishes. 脢 may come up when discussing how to prepare certain types of meat for traditional recipes, highlighting the importance of meat quality in Chinese cooking.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 脢 as 'ròu' due to its association with meat. It's important to remember that 脢 specifically refers to the back meat, while 肉 is the general term for meat.
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Cultural Notes for 脢
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese cuisine, understanding different cuts of meat is crucial, as they are often used in specific dishes. 脢 may come up when discussing how to prepare certain types of meat for traditional recipes, highlighting the importance of meat quality in Chinese cooking.
Word Family of 脢
Words Containing This Character1
脢méimeat on the back of an animal
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 脢
No, 脢 is more specialized and typically used in culinary contexts.
肉 (ròu) is a general term for meat, whereas 脢 specifically refers to the flesh on an animal's back.
