Meanings of 鳕
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AI Study Notes for 鳕
Imagine a codfish swimming gracefully through the water, its sleek body gliding like a '雪' (xuě, snow) flake. The character 鳕 has 鳥 (bird) as a radical, which can remind you of 'flying fish' or the lightness of snow, helping you associate it with the aquatic nature of cod.
When using 鳕, be cautious about the context as it specifically refers to codfish, not just any fish. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in restaurant menus. A common phrase is '鳕鱼' (xuě yú), meaning codfish.
Though 鳕 is not included in HSK levels, it relates to HSK vocabulary concerning food and fish. Students should focus on related terms like 鱼 (yú, fish) and other seafood-related words to build vocabulary around dining and culinary discussions.
Cod is a popular ingredient in coastal regions of China, especially in the north, where it is often featured in winter dishes. The use of codfish in Chinese cuisine highlights the importance of seafood in Chinese dietary habits, particularly in coastal provinces.
Learners often confuse 鳕 (cod) with other types of fish, mistakenly using it to refer to general fish. For example, saying '我喜欢吃鳕' (wǒ xǐhuān chī xuě) when they mean 'I like to eat fish' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢吃鱼' (wǒ xǐhuān chī yú).
Pronunciation of 鳕
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Etymology of 鳕
Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 雪 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鱈.
fish
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Grammar Patterns of 鳕
鳕 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.
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失____得鲱;失之东隅,收之桑榆.
What we lose in hake we shall have in herring.
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Cultural Notes for 鳕
Cod is a popular ingredient in coastal regions of China, especially in the north, where it is often featured in winter dishes. The use of codfish in Chinese cuisine highlights the importance of seafood in Chinese dietary habits, particularly in coastal provinces.
Word Family of 鳕
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What does 鳕鱼 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鳕
鳕鱼 specifically refers to cod, which has a distinct taste and texture compared to other fish like 鲑鱼 (salmon) or 鲈鱼 (bass).