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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲒jiéclam; oysterg, 14 strokes, radical 鱼
jié(jie2)jie T2
  1. 1clam; oyster
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March 24, 2026

鲒(鮚)jié(jie2)

The character 鲒 (jié) refers specifically to a type of shellfish, namely clams and oysters. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially in seafood dishes, and can indicate freshness or quality in various seafood markets.

Strokes14Radical鱼
Cultural note

In coastal regions of China, oysters and clams are popular delicacies often enjoyed raw or cooked, reflecting the country's rich seafood traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant clam (the character's meaning) sitting on a jet ski (the sound 'jié') racing through the ocean waves. The radical '氵' (water) reminds you that this creature lives in the sea.

Meanings of 鲒

jié(jie2)
1clam; oyster
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About 鲒

鲒Simplified
鮚Traditional
14Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 鲒 with similar seafood terms. It is more informal and used in culinary contexts, while other terms may be more formal or scientific. Pay attention to the fourth tone, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 鲒 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK Level 3 seafood vocabulary like 鱼 (yú, fish) and 虾 (xiā, shrimp). Focus on recognizing it in menus or conversations about food.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鲒 with other seafood terms like 蚌 (bàng, clam) or 牡蛎 (mǔlì, oyster). Remember that 鲒 is a more general term for both clams and oysters.

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Etymology of 鲒

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

fish

Semantic (meaning)鱼
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Phonetic (sound)吉
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Origin

鲒 = 鱼 + 吉. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鲒

IDS Structure⿰鱼吉
鲒Full character
=
鱼Yu2
left
吉Ji2
right
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Parts

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How to say clam; oyster in Chinese

“clam; oyster” in Chinese is鲒jié

The character 鲒 (jié) refers specifically to a type of shellfish, namely clams and oysters. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, especially in seafood dishes, and can indicate freshness or quality in various seafood markets.

When to use 鲒

Be cautious not to confuse 鲒 with similar seafood terms. It is more informal and used in culinary contexts, while other terms may be more formal or scientific. Pay attention to the fourth tone, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鲒 with other seafood terms like 蚌 (bàng, clam) or 牡蛎 (mǔlì, oyster). Remember that 鲒 is a more general term for both clams and oysters.

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Word Family of 鲒

Words containing this character1
鲒jiéoyster鮚

Frequently asked questions about 鲒

鲒 specifically refers to clams and oysters, while other terms may refer to different types of shellfish or seafood.

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