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鱸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鱸lúperch; sea bassx, 27 strokes, radical 魚
lú(lu2) T2
  1. 1perch; sea bass
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March 24, 2026

鱸lú(lu2)

The character 鱸 (lú) refers specifically to types of fish, particularly perch and sea bass, which are commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. It is often used in culinary contexts, especially in Chinese cuisine, where these fish are prized for their flavor and texture.

Strokes27Radical魚
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, 鱸 is often featured in dishes such as steamed fish, highlighting the cultural importance of fresh seafood in Chinese meals, particularly during celebrations or family gatherings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, sleek sea bass swimming gracefully in the ocean. The character 鱸 has a fish radical (魚) at the bottom, which resembles the shape of a fish, helping you remember that it relates to aquatic life. The pronunciation 'lú' can be associated with the sound of waves lapping against the shore, where you might find such fish.

Meanings of 鱸

lú(lu2)
1perch; sea bass
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About 鱸

鱸Simplified
27Strokes
魚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鱸

Quick Contrast

鲈 (lú) refers specifically to the Chinese perch, while 鱸 (lú) can refer to various types of perch and sea bass.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鱸 with similar fish names in Chinese. It's important to note that 鱸 specifically refers to perch or sea bass, while other characters represent different fish. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in restaurants or cooking discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鱸 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK 4-5 level themes around food and nature. Students should focus on recognizing this character in menus or recipes, connecting it to other fish-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 鱸 as 魚 (yú), which is the general term for fish. It's important to remember that 鱸 refers specifically to certain types of fish, not all fish.

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Pronunciation of 鱸

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Etymology of 鱸

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

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 卢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鱸.

Memory Hint

fish

Semantic (meaning)魚
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Phonetic (sound)盧
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Case file: 鱸

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 卢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鱸.

  1. 1The meaning half魚 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half盧 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 鱸?

Decomposition of 鱸

IDS Structure⿰魚盧
鱸Full Character
=
魚yu2
left
盧lu2
right
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Which of these is a component of 鱸?

How to say perch; sea bass in Chinese

“perch; sea bass” in Chinese is鱸lú

The character 鱸 (lú) refers specifically to types of fish, particularly perch and sea bass, which are commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater environments. It is often used in culinary contexts, especially in Chinese cuisine, where these fish are prized for their flavor and texture.

When to use 鱸

Learners often confuse 鱸 with similar fish names in Chinese. It's important to note that 鱸 specifically refers to perch or sea bass, while other characters represent different fish. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in restaurants or cooking discussions.

鱸 or something close to it

鲈 (lú) refers specifically to the Chinese perch, while 鱸 (lú) can refer to various types of perch and sea bass.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 鱸 as 魚 (yú), which is the general term for fish. It's important to remember that 鱸 refers specifically to certain types of fish, not all fish.

Write 鱸

鱸

Practice writing 鱸 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 鱸

Words Containing This Character2
鲈鱼bass鱸魚
鲈lúbass鱸
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲈鱼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鱸

While 鱸 specifically refers to perch and sea bass, there are other characters for different types of fish, such as 鮭 (guī) for salmon and 鯉 (lǐ) for carp.

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