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March 24, 2026
寿司(壽司)shòusī(shou4si1)
寿司 (shòusī) refers to a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often accompanied by a variety of ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. In Chinese cuisine, it is commonly enjoyed in Japanese restaurants and is recognized as a popular international food item.
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Cultural Note
In China, sushi has gained popularity in urban areas, often served in Japanese restaurants, where it is associated with modern dining experiences and is sometimes considered a symbol of a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant sushi roll filled with a birthday cake (寿, shòu, means 'longevity' or 'birthday'). The 'rice' (米, mǐ) inside the roll is sticky and holds everything together, just like the way the dish brings people together for celebrations.
Meanings of 寿司
shòusī(shou4si1)
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About 寿司
寿司Simplified
壽司Traditional
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HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant sushi roll filled with a birthday cake (寿, shòu, means 'longevity' or 'birthday'). The 'rice' (米, mǐ) inside the roll is sticky and holds everything together, just like the way the dish brings people together for celebrations.
Usage Notes
寿司 is typically used in informal contexts when discussing food. Be careful with the pronunciation; the tones are important, as mispronouncing can lead to confusion with other words. Common collocations include '吃寿司' (chī shòusī, 'to eat sushi') and '寿司店' (shòusī diàn, 'sushi restaurant').
HSK Study Tips
While 寿司 isn't specifically part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 1 and 2 themes about food and dining. Students should focus on learning food-related vocabulary and practicing the correct tones.
Cultural Note
In China, sushi has gained popularity in urban areas, often served in Japanese restaurants, where it is associated with modern dining experiences and is sometimes considered a symbol of a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 寿司 with 生鱼片 (shēngyúpiàn), which means 'sashimi.' Be sure to remember that 寿司 specifically includes rice, while sashimi does not.
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Cultural Notes for 寿司
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In China, sushi has gained popularity in urban areas, often served in Japanese restaurants, where it is associated with modern dining experiences and is sometimes considered a symbol of a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions about 寿司
You can say '我想要寿司' (wǒ xiǎng yào shòusī) which means 'I would like sushi'.
Not necessarily; sushi can include cooked ingredients or vegetables as well.
Sushi includes vinegared rice, while sashimi refers to thinly sliced raw fish served without rice.
