Meanings of 鲱
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When using 鲱, be aware that it is more common in certain regions and may not be familiar to all Mandarin speakers. It is often used in culinary contexts, so collocations such as '鲱鱼汤' (herring soup) may be found. Be cautious of pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated words.
Although 鲱 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners at the intermediate level (HSK 3-4) to understand food and fish-related terminology. Focus on the characters related to food, as they often appear in daily conversations and menus.
Learners often confuse 鲱 with similar sounding fish names like 鳕 (xuě, cod). Remember that 鲱 specifically refers to herring, while 鳕 refers to cod, which is a different type of fish.
Pronunciation of 鲱
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Etymology of 鲱
Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鯡.
fish
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Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 非 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鯡.
- 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half非 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfish
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say herring in Chinese
“herring” in Chinese is鲱
The character 鲱 (fēi) refers to herring, a type of fish commonly found in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is often associated with seafood dishes and is significant in Chinese cuisine, particularly in coastal regions where fish is a staple food.
When to use 鲱
When using 鲱, be aware that it is more common in certain regions and may not be familiar to all Mandarin speakers. It is often used in culinary contexts, so collocations such as '鲱鱼汤' (herring soup) may be found. Be cautious of pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鲱 with similar sounding fish names like 鳕 (xuě, cod). Remember that 鲱 specifically refers to herring, while 鳕 refers to cod, which is a different type of fish.
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Grammar Patterns of 鲱
鲱 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
失鳕得____;失之东隅,收之桑榆.
What we lose in hake we shall have in herring.
Example Sentences for 鲱 (2)
Word Family of 鲱
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鲱
It is pronounced as 'fēi', with the first tone.
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