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March 24, 2026
莓méi(mei2)
The character 莓 (méi) refers primarily to edible berries, including strawberries. It is commonly used in contexts related to fruits and desserts, and can also represent the broader category of berries in culinary discussions.
Strokes10Radical艹Frequency#6495DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, strawberries are often featured in desserts and are associated with sweetness and good fortune. They are popular during festivals and special occasions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strawberry (莓) sitting on a bed of moss (苔), which helps you remember that 'méi' relates to both moss and berries. The character itself has a plant radical (艹) at the top, indicating its botanical nature.
Meanings of 莓
méi(mei2)
1moss; edible berries
2berry
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About 莓
莓Simplified
10Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 莓
Quick Contrast
莓 (méi) refers specifically to berries like strawberries, while 果 (guǒ) is a general term for fruit, making it broader in scope.
Usage Notes
When using 莓 in conversation, be mindful that it typically refers to specific types of berries, with strawberries being the most common. Avoid confusing it with other similar-sounding words, and note that it is more commonly used in informal contexts related to food.
HSK Study Tips
While 莓 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other food-related terms in the HSK levels. Focus on how it pairs with fruits and adjectives to enhance your vocabulary in culinary discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 莓 with similar-sounding characters like 美 (měi, beauty) or 梅 (méi, plum). Make sure to differentiate by focusing on the context of food when using 莓.
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Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 每 represents the sound.
1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
2The sound half每 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrass
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 莓?
Decomposition of 莓
IDS Structure⿱艹每
莓Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
每mei3
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 莓?
How to say moss; edible berries in Chinese
“moss; edible berries” in Chinese is莓méi
The character 莓 (méi) refers primarily to edible berries, including strawberries. It is commonly used in contexts related to fruits and desserts, and can also represent the broader category of berries in culinary discussions.
When to use 莓
When using 莓 in conversation, be mindful that it typically refers to specific types of berries, with strawberries being the most common. Avoid confusing it with other similar-sounding words, and note that it is more commonly used in informal contexts related to food.
莓 or something close to it
莓 (méi) refers specifically to berries like strawberries, while 果 (guǒ) is a general term for fruit, making it broader in scope.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 莓 with similar-sounding characters like 美 (měi, beauty) or 梅 (méi, plum). Make sure to differentiate by focusing on the context of food when using 莓.
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莓
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Grammar Patterns of 莓
莓 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他们的整套餐具上都饰有黑____图案。
Their range of tableware is decorated with a blackberry design.
Example Sentences for 莓 (10)
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1
他们的整套餐具上都饰有黑莓图案。
tā mén de zhěng tào cān jù shàng dū shì yǒu hēi méi tú àn。
Their range of tableware is decorated with a blackberry design.
2
我们去采黑莓好不好？
wǒ mén qù cǎi hēi méi hǎo bù hǎo？
Shall we go blackberrying ?
3
他让司机去给他买一杯草莓奶昔。
tā ràng sī jī qù gěi tā mǎi yī bēi cǎo méi nǎi xī。
He sent his driver to fetch him a strawberry shake.
4
将苹果和黑莓炖成稠浆。
jiāng píng guǒ hé hēi méi dùn chéng chóu jiāng。
Stew the apple and blackberries to make a thick pulp.
