Meanings of 螃
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AI Study Notes for 螃
Imagine a crab scuttling sideways, and its name 'páng' rhymes with 'hang' as you visualize it hanging onto a rock. The character 螃 has a radical that resembles a 'bug' (虫), evoking the idea of a creature, while the pronunciation 'páng' sounds like a playful crab dance.
When using 螃, it is common to see it paired with 螃蟹 (pángxiè), meaning 'crab', which is the more complete term. Avoid confusing this with other seafood terms. The tone of 'páng' is the second tone, which can be mistaken for the first; ensure clarity in pronunciation.
Although 螃 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be encountered frequently in food-related contexts. Students should focus on recognizing it alongside other food-related terms and practicing its pronunciation to avoid tonal mistakes.
Crabs are a delicacy in China, especially in regions like Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where the hairy crab is highly sought after during the autumn harvest season. Festivals often celebrate crabs, highlighting their importance in Chinese culinary culture.
Learners often confuse 螃 with other seafood terms like 鱼 (yú), meaning 'fish'. For example, saying 螃 for fish is incorrect; use 鱼 instead. Additionally, some may mispronounce it as páng with a first tone, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 螃
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Etymology of 螃
Phonosemantic compound. 虫 represents the meaning and 旁 represents the sound.
insect
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Grammar Patterns of 螃
螃 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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有炒米粉 、 红烧猪蹄 、 清蒸____蟹, 还有鱼丸汤.
There are fried rice, stewed pork leg, steamed crab, and fish soup.
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Cultural Notes for 螃
Crabs are a delicacy in China, especially in regions like Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where the hairy crab is highly sought after during the autumn harvest season. Festivals often celebrate crabs, highlighting their importance in Chinese culinary culture.
Word Family of 螃
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Frequently Asked Questions about 螃
You say 'crab' in Chinese as 螃蟹 (pángxiè).