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蓠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓠líred algae; Gracilaria verrucosax, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蓠líGracilaria, several species, some edibleunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蓠líJapanese ogonoriunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
蓠líarch. used for vanilla-like herbunknown, 13 strokes, radical 艹
lí(li2) T2
  1. 1red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa
  2. 2Gracilaria, several species, some edible
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March 24, 2026

蓠(蘺)lí(li2)

The character 蓠 (lí) refers to a type of red algae, specifically Gracilaria verrucosa, which is commonly found in marine environments. It is used in various culinary applications, especially in Asian cuisines, and is known for its unique flavor and texture. This character is also associated with certain edible seaweeds and has historical significance in traditional herbal practices.

Strokes13Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, red algae like Gracilaria are often used in soups and salads, valued not only for their taste but also for their health benefits, such as being rich in minerals and vitamins. This reflects the importance of sea vegetables in coastal regions of China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sea of red algae swaying gently in the water, with the character 蓠 resembling the flowing waves. The 'lí' sound can be remembered as the 'lee' of the sea, where this algae thrives. Picture yourself harvesting this nutritious seaweed for a delicious dish.

Meanings of 蓠

lí(li2)
1red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa
2Gracilaria, several species, some edible
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About 蓠

蓠Simplified
蘺Traditional
13Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蓠

Usage Notes

This character is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday conversations. It is more common in academic or culinary contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse 蓠 with similar-sounding characters, especially in terms of tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蓠 is not included in the HSK syllabus, understanding it can enrich vocabulary related to marine life and culinary terms. Students should focus on expanding their knowledge of food-related words and the context in which they are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蓠 with similar characters. For instance, using 'lì' (利) instead of 'lí' (蓠) can lead to misunderstandings. Always pay attention to the tone to avoid such errors.

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Etymology of 蓠

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)离
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Case file: 蓠

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half离 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蓠?

Decomposition of 蓠

IDS Structure⿱艹离
蓠Full Character
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艹cao3
top
离chi1
bottom
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Identify the Components

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How to say red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa in Chinese

“red algae; Gracilaria verrucosa” in Chinese is蓠lí

The character 蓠 (lí) refers to a type of red algae, specifically Gracilaria verrucosa, which is commonly found in marine environments. It is used in various culinary applications, especially in Asian cuisines, and is known for its unique flavor and texture. This character is also associated with certain edible seaweeds and has historical significance in traditional herbal practices.

When to use 蓠

This character is quite specialized and may not be used in everyday conversations. It is more common in academic or culinary contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse 蓠 with similar-sounding characters, especially in terms of tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蓠 with similar characters. For instance, using 'lì' (利) instead of 'lí' (蓠) can lead to misunderstandings. Always pay attention to the tone to avoid such errors.

Write 蓠

蓠

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Word Family of 蓠

Words Containing This Character1
蓠líred algae蘺
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Compound Meaning

What does 蓠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蓠

It refers to a type of red algae that is used in various dishes, particularly in Asian cuisine.

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