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鯽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鯽jìcrucian carp; Carassius auratusx, 18 strokes, radical 魚
jì(ji4) T4
  1. 1crucian carp; Carassius auratus
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March 24, 2026

鯽jì(ji4)

The character 鯽 (jì) refers to the crucian carp, a freshwater fish commonly found in East Asia. It is often associated with traditional Chinese cuisine and is recognized for its significance in various cultural practices, such as family gatherings and festivals.

Strokes18Radical魚
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the crucian carp is often eaten during celebrations, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. It is also associated with traditional Chinese medicine, believed to have health benefits.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fish named 'Crucian' (sounds like 'jì') swimming in a pond. The character 鯽 has the radical 魚 (fish) on the left, indicating it's related to fish, while the right part resembles a wave, suggesting water, where the fish resides.

Meanings of 鯽

jì(ji4)
1crucian carp; Carassius auratus
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About 鯽

鯽Simplified
18Strokes
魚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鯽

Usage Notes

When using 鯽 in conversation, be aware that it is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as culinary discussions or fish markets. A common mistake is confusing it with other fish names; ensure you know the context to use it accurately.

HSK Study Tips

While 鯽 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with food-related vocabulary, which is essential for learners focused on culinary topics. Students should practice using 鯽 in sentences related to recipes or dining.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly write 鯽 using the wrong components, such as replacing 魚 with a different radical. Always double-check the character's components to ensure accuracy.

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Etymology of 鯽

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

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 即 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鯽.

Memory Hint

fish

Semantic (meaning)魚
+
Phonetic (sound)即
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Case file: 鯽

Phonosemantic compound. 鱼 represents the meaning and 即 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鯽.

  1. 1The meaning half魚 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half即 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfish
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鯽?

Decomposition of 鯽

IDS Structure⿰魚即
鯽Full Character
=
魚yu2
left
即ji2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鯽?

How to say crucian carp; Carassius auratus in Chinese

“crucian carp; Carassius auratus” in Chinese is鯽jì

The character 鯽 (jì) refers to the crucian carp, a freshwater fish commonly found in East Asia. It is often associated with traditional Chinese cuisine and is recognized for its significance in various cultural practices, such as family gatherings and festivals.

When to use 鯽

When using 鯽 in conversation, be aware that it is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as culinary discussions or fish markets. A common mistake is confusing it with other fish names; ensure you know the context to use it accurately.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly write 鯽 using the wrong components, such as replacing 魚 with a different radical. Always double-check the character's components to ensure accuracy.

Write 鯽

鯽

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Word Family of 鯽

Words Containing This Character2
鲫鱼Crucian carp鯽魚
鲫jìbastard carp鯽
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲫鱼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鯽

It means 'crucian carp', a type of freshwater fish.

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