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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲽diéflatfish; flounder; soleg, 17 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #92520, Very Hard
dié(die2)die T2
  1. 1flatfish; flounder; sole
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March 24, 2026

鲽(鰈)dié(die2)

The character 鲽 (dié) refers to a type of flatfish, commonly known as flounder or sole. This term is often used in culinary contexts, indicating a popular fish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in seafood dishes and gourmet cooking.

Strokes17Radical鱼Frequency#92520DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, fish is often associated with abundance and prosperity, especially during celebrations like the Lunar New Year. Dishes featuring 鲽 are popular in coastal regions and often symbolize wealth.

Memory tip

Imagine a flat fish (like a pancake) swimming gracefully in water. The character 鲽 has the radical for fish (魚) on the left, hinting at its aquatic nature, and the right side (迭) can remind you of the waves that support this flat fish as it glides through the ocean.

Meanings of 鲽

dié(die2)
1flatfish; flounder; sole
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About 鲽

鲽Simplified
鰈Traditional
17Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

比目鱼 (bǐmùyú) - use 鲽 (dié) for culinary contexts specifically related to flounder or sole, while 比目鱼 is a more general term for flatfish.

Usage Notes

When using 鲽, it's important to note that it is more formal and specific to certain types of fish. Common mistakes include using it interchangeably with general terms for fish (鱼, yú). Be mindful of the context, as 鲽 may not be familiar in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鲽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it helps learners connect with culinary terms related to seafood. Students should focus on the radical for fish (魚) to identify related words in this category.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 鲽 with the general term for fish (鱼, yú), mistakenly using it in conversations about any type of fish. It's important to specify the type when discussing dishes that feature 鲽.

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Etymology of 鲽

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

Semantic (meaning)鱼
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Phonetic (sound)枼
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Origin

鲽 = 鱼 + 枼. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鲽

IDS Structure⿰鱼枼
鲽Full character
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鱼Yu2
left
枼ye4
right
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Parts

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How to say flatfish; flounder; sole in Chinese

“flatfish; flounder; sole” in Chinese is鲽dié

The character 鲽 (dié) refers to a type of flatfish, commonly known as flounder or sole. This term is often used in culinary contexts, indicating a popular fish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in seafood dishes and gourmet cooking.

When to use 鲽

When using 鲽, it's important to note that it is more formal and specific to certain types of fish. Common mistakes include using it interchangeably with general terms for fish (鱼, yú). Be mindful of the context, as 鲽 may not be familiar in casual conversation.

鲽 or something close to it

比目鱼 (bǐmùyú) - use 鲽 (dié) for culinary contexts specifically related to flounder or sole, while 比目鱼 is a more general term for flatfish.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 鲽 with the general term for fish (鱼, yú), mistakenly using it in conversations about any type of fish. It's important to specify the type when discussing dishes that feature 鲽.

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Word Family of 鲽

Words containing this character1
鲽diéflatfish鰈

Frequently asked questions about 鲽

鲽 is often used in steamed or pan-fried dishes, showcasing its delicate flavor in Chinese seafood cuisine.

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