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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
膾kuàiminced meat, minced fishx, 17 strokes, radical ⺼
kuài(kuai4)kuai T4
  1. 1minced meat, minced fish
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March 24, 2026

膾kuài(kuai4)

膾 (kuài) refers to minced meat or fish, commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It often describes dishes where the meat or fish is finely chopped or ground, typically served as a cold dish or part of a side. This term can also imply a particular preparation style that emphasizes freshness and flavor.

Strokes17Radical⺼
Cultural note

膾 is significant in traditional Chinese cuisine, particularly in dishes like cold cuts and appetizers. It reflects the importance of meat preparation techniques in Chinese culinary culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'kwai' (quick) chef who minces meat so finely that it looks like a delicate painting. The character 膾 has the meat radical (肉) on the left, hinting at its connection to meat, while the right side suggests a cutting action.

Meanings of 膾

kuài(kuai4)
1minced meat, minced fish
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About 膾

膾Simplified
17Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

切 (qiē) - use 膾 when referring specifically to minced meat or fish, while 切 refers to the act of cutting in general.

Usage Notes

膾 is often used in culinary contexts, especially when describing specific dishes like 膾鲤 (minced carp). Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial as it differentiates between similar-sounding words. It's generally used in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

膾 is not included in the HSK levels, but it relates to food vocabulary that learners might encounter at higher levels. Students should focus on related food terms and cooking methods to enhance their culinary vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 膾 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying '快 (kuài)', which means 'fast', instead of 膾 (kuài) can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of food when using 膾.

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Etymology of 膾

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

meat

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)會
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Origin

膾 = ⺼ + 會. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 膾

IDS Structure⿰⺼會
膾Full character
=
⺼rou4
left
會hui4
right
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Parts

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How to say minced meat, minced fish in Chinese

“minced meat, minced fish” in Chinese is膾kuài

膾 (kuài) refers to minced meat or fish, commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It often describes dishes where the meat or fish is finely chopped or ground, typically served as a cold dish or part of a side. This term can also imply a particular preparation style that emphasizes freshness and flavor.

When to use 膾

膾 is often used in culinary contexts, especially when describing specific dishes like 膾鲤 (minced carp). Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial as it differentiates between similar-sounding words. It's generally used in informal settings.

膾 or something close to it

切 (qiē) - use 膾 when referring specifically to minced meat or fish, while 切 refers to the act of cutting in general.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 膾 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying '快 (kuài)', which means 'fast', instead of 膾 (kuài) can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of food when using 膾.

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Word Family of 膾

Words containing this character2
脍炙人口appealing to the masses膾炙人口
脍kuàichopped meat or fish膾
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Frequently asked questions about 膾

膾 is pronounced as 'kuài' with a falling tone.

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