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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
臠luánthinly sliced meatx, 25 strokes, radical 肉
luán(luan2)luan T2
  1. 1thinly sliced meat
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March 24, 2026

臠luán(luan2)

The character 臠 (luán) refers to thinly sliced meat, often used in the context of preparing dishes like hot pot or sashimi. It conveys a sense of delicacy and precision in food preparation, highlighting the importance of texture in culinary practices.

Strokes25Radical肉
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, the presentation of food is crucial, and thinly sliced meat is often a sign of a chef's skill. Dishes featuring 臠 are popular in communal dining settings, such as hot pot meals, which emphasize sharing and social interaction.

Memory tip

Imagine a chef skillfully slicing meat with a very sharp knife, where each slice is so thin that it seems to float. The character 臠 has the radical 臣 (related to serving) on the left, reminding you of the service aspect of cooking, while the right side suggests the precision in slicing.

Meanings of 臠

luán(luan2)
1thinly sliced meat
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About 臠

臠Simplified
25Strokes
肉Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 臠, it's common to pair it with terms like '火锅' (huǒguō, hot pot) or '生鱼片' (shēngyúpiàn, sashimi) to indicate the type of dish. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 臠 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it can be linked to food-related vocabulary at HSK 2 and 3 levels. Students should focus on related terms like '肉' (ròu, meat) and '切' (qiē, to cut) to enhance their culinary vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 臠 with other words for meat, such as '肉' (ròu), which means meat in general. For example, saying '我喜欢肉' (wǒ xǐhuān ròu) for thinly sliced meat is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢臠' (wǒ xǐhuān luán).

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Etymology of 臠

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

meat

Semantic (meaning)肉
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Phonetic (sound)䜌
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Origin

臠 = 肉 + 䜌. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 臠

IDS Structure⿱䜌肉
臠Full character
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䜌luan2
top
肉rou4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say thinly sliced meat in Chinese

“thinly sliced meat” in Chinese is臠luán

The character 臠 (luán) refers to thinly sliced meat, often used in the context of preparing dishes like hot pot or sashimi. It conveys a sense of delicacy and precision in food preparation, highlighting the importance of texture in culinary practices.

When to use 臠

When using 臠, it's common to pair it with terms like '火锅' (huǒguō, hot pot) or '生鱼片' (shēngyúpiàn, sashimi) to indicate the type of dish. Be cautious with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 臠 with other words for meat, such as '肉' (ròu), which means meat in general. For example, saying '我喜欢肉' (wǒ xǐhuān ròu) for thinly sliced meat is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢臠' (wǒ xǐhuān luán).

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Word Family of 臠

Words containing this character2
脔luánskinny臠
禁脔exclusive property禁臠
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Frequently asked questions about 臠

Typically, beef, pork, and fish are commonly sliced as 臠 for dishes like hot pot or sushi.

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