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脍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
脍kuàiminced meat, minced fishzg, 10 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #74065, Very Hard
脍kuàichopped meat or fishunknown, 10 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #74065, Very Hard
kuài(kuai4) T4
  1. 1minced meat, minced fish
  2. 2chopped meat or fish
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March 24, 2026

脍(膾)kuài(kuai4)

The character 脍 (kuài) refers to minced meat or fish, often used in culinary contexts. It denotes food that has been finely chopped, and is commonly associated with specific dishes in Chinese cuisine, highlighting the preparation method rather than the ingredients themselves.

Strokes10Radical⺼Frequency#74065DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, the preparation of minced meat is essential for dishes like dumplings and various stir-fries, reflecting the importance of texture in food presentation and enjoyment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef preparing a dish with meat that is so finely minced that it looks like tiny, delicate pieces. The character 脍 resembles a knife (the radical '肉' for meat on the left) cutting through meat to create these tiny pieces, helping you remember that it means minced meat.

Meanings of 脍

kuài(kuai4)
1minced meat, minced fish
2chopped meat or fish
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About 脍

脍Simplified
膾Traditional
10Strokes
⺼Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 脍

Quick Contrast

肉 (ròu) refers to meat in general, while 脍 (kuài) specifically denotes minced meat or fish.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 脍 with other meat-related terms like 肉 (ròu), which simply means meat. This term is typically used in more formal culinary discussions or recipes rather than casual conversation, so choose your context wisely.

HSK Study Tips

Though 脍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other food-related terms that might appear in HSK levels 3 and 4, such as 食物 (shíwù, food) and 菜 (cài, dish). Focus on recognizing it in recipes or when discussing food preparation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 脍 with 剁 (duò) which means to chop but does not specify the fineness. For example, saying '我喜欢剁肉' (I like to chop meat) instead of '我喜欢脍肉' (I like minced meat) changes the meaning significantly.

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Etymology of 脍

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

meat

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)会
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Case file: 脍

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half会 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymeat
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 脍?

Decomposition of 脍

IDS Structure⿰⺼会
脍Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
会hui4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 脍?

How to say minced meat, minced fish in Chinese

“minced meat, minced fish” in Chinese is脍kuài

The character 脍 (kuài) refers to minced meat or fish, often used in culinary contexts. It denotes food that has been finely chopped, and is commonly associated with specific dishes in Chinese cuisine, highlighting the preparation method rather than the ingredients themselves.

When to use 脍

Be careful not to confuse 脍 with other meat-related terms like 肉 (ròu), which simply means meat. This term is typically used in more formal culinary discussions or recipes rather than casual conversation, so choose your context wisely.

脍 or something close to it

肉 (ròu) refers to meat in general, while 脍 (kuài) specifically denotes minced meat or fish.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 脍 with 剁 (duò) which means to chop but does not specify the fineness. For example, saying '我喜欢剁肉' (I like to chop meat) instead of '我喜欢脍肉' (I like minced meat) changes the meaning significantly.

Write 脍

脍

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Word Family of 脍

Words Containing This Character2
脍炙人口appealing to the masses膾炙人口
脍kuàichopped meat or fish膾
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Compound Meaning

What does 脍炙人口 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 脍

It is often used to describe dishes that feature finely minced meat or fish, such as in dumpling filling or certain sauces.

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