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March 24, 2026
餌ěr(er3)
The character 餌 (ěr) primarily refers to bait used in fishing or hunting. It can also denote food items like cakes or dumplings, especially in contexts where these items are used to attract someone. This character is often associated with the idea of enticing or luring someone or something with food.
Strokes14Radical飠Frequency#28367DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese fishing culture, the use of specific types of bait, including food items, is crucial for catching different types of fish. This highlights the importance of knowledge about local fish and their preferences.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fisherman using a piece of cake as bait to catch a fish. The character 餌 is composed of the radical 食 (shí), which means 'eat,' and the component 而 (ér), which sounds like 'er.' This can help you remember that it relates to food used for enticing.
Meanings of 餌
ěr(er3)
1bait; cake; dumplings; to bait, to entice
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餌Simplified
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飠Radical
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饵 (ěr) - use 餌 when emphasizing traditional or specific types of bait, while 饵 is more general and commonly used in modern contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fisherman using a piece of cake as bait to catch a fish. The character 餌 is composed of the radical 食 (shí), which means 'eat,' and the component 而 (ér), which sounds like 'er.' This can help you remember that it relates to food used for enticing.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 餌 with similar characters like 餐 (cān), which means 'meal.' 餌 is more specific to bait and enticing food. It is generally used in informal contexts, often in discussions about fishing or cooking.
HSK Study Tips
Although 餌 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to words related to food and fishing at the same level. Students should focus on its usage in specific contexts to differentiate it from more common food-related terms.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese fishing culture, the use of specific types of bait, including food items, is crucial for catching different types of fish. This highlights the importance of knowledge about local fish and their preferences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 餌 with 餐 (cān) and mistakenly use it to refer to a meal. For example, saying '我想吃餌' (I want to eat bait) instead of '我想吃餐' (I want to eat a meal) is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 餌
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In traditional Chinese fishing culture, the use of specific types of bait, including food items, is crucial for catching different types of fish. This highlights the importance of knowledge about local fish and their preferences.
Word Family of 餌
Words Containing This Character4
诱饵yòu’ěrbait誘餌
饵ěrpastry餌
鱼饵fish bait魚餌
饵子fish bait餌子
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 餌
It is pronounced as 'ěr' with a rising tone.
While it can refer to food, it is specifically used for bait rather than general meals.
It is used more in specific contexts like fishing or cooking rather than day-to-day conversations.
