Meanings of 螃
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When using 螃, it is common to see it paired with 螃蟹 (pángxiè), meaning 'crab', which is the more complete term. Avoid confusing this with other seafood terms. The tone of 'páng' is the second tone, which can be mistaken for the first; ensure clarity in pronunciation.
Although 螃 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be encountered frequently in food-related contexts. Students should focus on recognizing it alongside other food-related terms and practicing its pronunciation to avoid tonal mistakes.
Learners often confuse 螃 with other seafood terms like 鱼 (yú), meaning 'fish'. For example, saying 螃 for fish is incorrect; use 鱼 instead. Additionally, some may mispronounce it as páng with a first tone, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 螃
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Etymology of 螃
Phonosemantic compound. 虫 represents the meaning and 旁 represents the sound.
insect
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Case file: 螃
Phonosemantic compound. 虫 represents the meaning and 旁 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half虫 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half旁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayinsect
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say crab in Chinese
“crab” in Chinese is螃
The character 螃 (páng) refers specifically to a crab, a crustacean commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. In Chinese cuisine, crabs are highly regarded and often featured in various dishes, especially during festive occasions. The term can also be used in a broader sense in discussions about marine life.
When to use 螃
When using 螃, it is common to see it paired with 螃蟹 (pángxiè), meaning 'crab', which is the more complete term. Avoid confusing this with other seafood terms. The tone of 'páng' is the second tone, which can be mistaken for the first; ensure clarity in pronunciation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 螃 with other seafood terms like 鱼 (yú), meaning 'fish'. For example, saying 螃 for fish is incorrect; use 鱼 instead. Additionally, some may mispronounce it as páng with a first tone, which can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 螃
螃 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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有炒米粉 、 红烧猪蹄 、 清蒸____蟹, 还有鱼丸汤.
There are fried rice, stewed pork leg, steamed crab, and fish soup.
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Word Family of 螃
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 螃
You say 'crab' in Chinese as 螃蟹 (pángxiè).
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