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鱒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鱒zūnbarbelx, 23 strokes, radical 魚, rank #75759, Very Hard
zūn(zun1) T1
  1. 1barbel
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March 24, 2026

鱒zūn(zun1)

The character 鱒 (zūn) refers to a type of fish known as barbel, which is commonly found in freshwater environments. It is often used in contexts related to fishing, cuisine, and aquatic ecosystems, particularly in discussions about fish species and their habitats.

Strokes23Radical魚Frequency#75759DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, fish is often seen as a symbol of prosperity and is commonly served during festivals. The barbel, as a lesser-known fish, may not be a staple in everyday cooking but can be appreciated in regional dishes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fish (the character contains the radical 魚, meaning fish) swimming upstream, trying to 'zoom' past obstacles. The pronunciation 'zūn' sounds like 'zoom,' helping you connect the meaning of a fish with the idea of movement.

Meanings of 鱒

zūn(zun1)
1barbel
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About 鱒

鱒Simplified
23Strokes
魚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鱒

Usage Notes

This term is specific to a type of fish, so it is not commonly used in everyday conversations. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It's mostly used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or culinary descriptions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鱒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be beneficial for learners interested in nature or culinary topics. Students should focus on understanding fish-related terminology to build a broader vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鱒 with similar-sounding words, such as 尊 (zūn), which means 'to respect.' Always remember that 鱒 specifically refers to a fish. A common mistake is using 鱒 in casual conversations where it is inappropriate; instead, use more common fish names.

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Pronunciation of 鱒

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Etymology of 鱒

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 尊 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鱒.

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fish

Semantic (meaning)魚
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Phonetic (sound)尊
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Case file: 鱒

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 尊 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鱒.

  1. 1The meaning half魚 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfish
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鱒?

Decomposition of 鱒

IDS Structure⿰魚尊
鱒Full Character
=
魚yu2
left
尊zun1
right
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Which of these is a component of 鱒?

How to say barbel in Chinese

“barbel” in Chinese is鱒zūn

The character 鱒 (zūn) refers to a type of fish known as barbel, which is commonly found in freshwater environments. It is often used in contexts related to fishing, cuisine, and aquatic ecosystems, particularly in discussions about fish species and their habitats.

When to use 鱒

This term is specific to a type of fish, so it is not commonly used in everyday conversations. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words. It's mostly used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or culinary descriptions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鱒 with similar-sounding words, such as 尊 (zūn), which means 'to respect.' Always remember that 鱒 specifically refers to a fish. A common mistake is using 鱒 in casual conversations where it is inappropriate; instead, use more common fish names.

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鱒

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Word Family of 鱒

Words Containing This Character3
鳟鱼trout鱒魚
鳟zūntrout鱒
虹鳟rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)虹鱒
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Compound Meaning

What does 鳟鱼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鱒

It means 'barbel,' a type of freshwater fish.

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