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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鳆fùabalonex, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
鳆fùHaliotis giganteaunknown, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
鳆fùsea earunknown, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
fù(fu4)fu T4
  1. 1abalone
  2. 2Haliotis gigantea
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March 24, 2026

鳆(鰒)fù(fu4)

The character 鳆 (fù) refers to 'abalone,' a type of marine mollusk known for its edible flesh and beautiful shell. It is commonly found in coastal waters and is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, often used in soups and stir-fries. This term is less commonly encountered in everyday conversations but is significant in culinary contexts and discussions about seafood.

Strokes17Radical鱼
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, abalone is often associated with luxury and is served at important celebrations such as weddings and banquets. It symbolizes prosperity and is a sought-after dish during festive occasions.

Memory tip

Imagine a chef (the character 鳆) preparing a gourmet dish with an abalone. The left side of the character looks like a wave (the sea), while the right side resembles a mouth ready to eat. This imagery can help you remember that 鳆 is related to sea creatures and delicious meals.

Meanings of 鳆

fù(fu4)
1abalone
2Haliotis gigantea
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About 鳆

鳆Simplified
鰒Traditional
17Strokes
鱼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

The term 鳆 is mostly used in formal or culinary contexts, so it's important to be mindful of the setting when using it. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar sounding words; remember that 鳆 specifically refers to abalone. It is often paired with terms related to seafood, such as 餐 (cān) meaning 'meal' or 'food.'

HSK Study Tips

Though 鳆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at HSK 4 and above should focus on expanding their food-related vocabulary. Understanding how this term connects to discussions about seafood can enrich your conversational skills, especially in specialized topics like cuisine.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鳆 with other seafood-related characters, such as 魚 (yú, fish). For example, saying '我喜欢鳆' (I like fish) would be incorrect as 鳆 specifically means abalone. Instead, use '我喜欢魚' for fish.

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Etymology of 鳆

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)复
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Origin

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Decomposition of 鳆

IDS Structure⿰鱼复
鳆Full character
=
鱼Yu2
left
复fu4
right
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How to say abalone in Chinese

“abalone” in Chinese is鳆fù

The character 鳆 (fù) refers to 'abalone,' a type of marine mollusk known for its edible flesh and beautiful shell. It is commonly found in coastal waters and is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, often used in soups and stir-fries. This term is less commonly encountered in everyday conversations but is significant in culinary contexts and discussions about seafood.

When to use 鳆

The term 鳆 is mostly used in formal or culinary contexts, so it's important to be mindful of the setting when using it. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar sounding words; remember that 鳆 specifically refers to abalone. It is often paired with terms related to seafood, such as 餐 (cān) meaning 'meal' or 'food.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鳆 with other seafood-related characters, such as 魚 (yú, fish). For example, saying '我喜欢鳆' (I like fish) would be incorrect as 鳆 specifically means abalone. Instead, use '我喜欢魚' for fish.

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Word Family of 鳆

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鳆fùsea ear鰒

Frequently asked questions about 鳆

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

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