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鲼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲼fènfishg, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
鲼fènany ray (fish) variety of Myliobatiformes orderunknown, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
fèn(fen4) T4
  1. 1fish
  2. 2any ray (fish) variety of Myliobatiformes order
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March 24, 2026

鲼(鱝)fèn(fen4)

The character 鲼 (fèn) refers specifically to a type of ray fish belonging to the Myliobatiformes order. These fish are often characterized by their flattened bodies and wing-like pectoral fins, which allow them to glide through the water. It is commonly used in discussions about marine biology and culinary contexts, particularly in seafood dishes.

Strokes17Radical鱼
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, various fish, including rays, are considered delicacies, and dishes featuring them can be found in coastal regions. The appreciation for seafood reflects China's rich maritime culture and culinary diversity.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fin' (fèn) that glides gracefully like a bird in the water. The character 鲼 has the radical for fish (鱼) on the left, reminding you that this word is related to aquatic life, while the right part sounds like 'fen' which can remind you of 'fin' as well.

Meanings of 鲼

fèn(fen4)
1fish
2any ray (fish) variety of Myliobatiformes order
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About 鲼

鲼Simplified
鱝Traditional
17Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鲼

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鲼 with other fish-related terms. It's important to remember that 鲼 specifically refers to ray fish, not just any type of fish. This term is more formal and is typically used in scientific or culinary discussions rather than casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鲼 is not officially part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to fish and seafood, such as 鱼 (yú) or 鳝 (shàn). Students should focus on recognizing the fish radical and linking it to broader aquatic vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 鲼 to refer to any fish instead of specifically ray fish. For example, saying '我喜欢吃鲼' (I like to eat ray fish) when they actually mean '我喜欢吃鱼' (I like to eat fish) is incorrect; they should clarify that they are referring to a specific type of fish.

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Pronunciation of 鲼

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Etymology of 鲼

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)贲
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Case file: 鲼

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half贲 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 鲼?

Decomposition of 鲼

IDS Structure⿰鱼贲
鲼Full Character
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鱼Yu2
left
贲Ben1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鲼?

How to say fish in Chinese

“fish” in Chinese is鲼fèn

The character 鲼 (fèn) refers specifically to a type of ray fish belonging to the Myliobatiformes order. These fish are often characterized by their flattened bodies and wing-like pectoral fins, which allow them to glide through the water. It is commonly used in discussions about marine biology and culinary contexts, particularly in seafood dishes.

When to use 鲼

Learners often confuse 鲼 with other fish-related terms. It's important to remember that 鲼 specifically refers to ray fish, not just any type of fish. This term is more formal and is typically used in scientific or culinary discussions rather than casual conversations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 鲼 to refer to any fish instead of specifically ray fish. For example, saying '我喜欢吃鲼' (I like to eat ray fish) when they actually mean '我喜欢吃鱼' (I like to eat fish) is incorrect; they should clarify that they are referring to a specific type of fish.

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鲼

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Word Family of 鲼

Words Containing This Character1
鲼fènany ray (fish) variety of Myliobatiformes order鱝
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鲼

It is pronounced as 'fèn', with a falling tone.

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