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March 24, 2026
魠tuō(tuo1)
The character 魠 (tuō) refers specifically to the Japanese mackerel, a type of fish often used in Asian cuisines. It highlights the importance of seafood in Chinese culinary practices, particularly in coastal regions where fresh fish is a staple ingredient.
Strokes14Radical魚Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity, especially during the Lunar New Year. 魠, being a specific fish type, reflects the regional preferences in cuisine and the diversity of fish used in traditional dishes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fish swimming in the ocean, with the character 魠 looking like a fish with fins. The left part 魚 (fish) suggests its meaning related to seafood, while the pronunciation 'tuō' can remind you of 'tossing' a fish into a pan for cooking.
Meanings of 魠
tuō(tuo1)
1Japanese mackerel
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魠Simplified
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魚Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fish swimming in the ocean, with the character 魠 looking like a fish with fins. The left part 魚 (fish) suggests its meaning related to seafood, while the pronunciation 'tuō' can remind you of 'tossing' a fish into a pan for cooking.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in culinary contexts and may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar seafood terms, and note that it’s more common in written form than in spoken language.
HSK Study Tips
Although 魠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be a useful supplement when discussing food. Focus on connecting it with other seafood-related vocabulary to enhance your culinary lexicon.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity, especially during the Lunar New Year. 魠, being a specific fish type, reflects the regional preferences in cuisine and the diversity of fish used in traditional dishes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 魠 with other fish characters like 魚 (yú) which means 'fish' in general. Remember that 魠 specifically denotes Japanese mackerel, not just any fish.
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In Chinese culture, fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity, especially during the Lunar New Year. 魠, being a specific fish type, reflects the regional preferences in cuisine and the diversity of fish used in traditional dishes.
