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This term is more commonly used in informal contexts related to cooking or animal husbandry. A common mistake is to confuse 膘 with 肥 (féi), which also means fat but is broader in application. Pay attention to the tone when pronouncing biāo; mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
膘 is not included in the HSK levels, but it connects to HSK vocabulary related to food and animals. Students should focus on how it relates to discussions about meat quality and preparation, enhancing their culinary vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 膘 when discussing fat in general, rather than the specific fat of stock animals. For example, saying '我喜欢吃膘' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī biāo) is incorrect unless discussing specific animal fat; instead, use '脂肪' (zhīfáng) for general fat.
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Etymology of 膘
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound. Simplified form of 臕.
flesh
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How to say sfat; rump in Chinese
“sfat; rump” in Chinese is膘
The character 膘 (biāo) refers to the fat of a stock animal, particularly the layer of fat that is found on the rump or back. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially when discussing the quality of meat. This term can also imply richness or excess in a broader sense, especially in food-related discussions.
When to use 膘
This term is more commonly used in informal contexts related to cooking or animal husbandry. A common mistake is to confuse 膘 with 肥 (féi), which also means fat but is broader in application. Pay attention to the tone when pronouncing biāo; mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 膘 when discussing fat in general, rather than the specific fat of stock animals. For example, saying '我喜欢吃膘' (Wǒ xǐhuān chī biāo) is incorrect unless discussing specific animal fat; instead, use '脂肪' (zhīfáng) for general fat.
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Grammar patterns of 膘
膘 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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马不训练就会增____、变懒.
Horses get fat and lazy if they are not exercised.
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膘 specifically refers to the fat of stock animals, particularly the layer on the rump.
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