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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鰾biàoswim bladderzg, 22 strokes, radical 魚
biào(biao4) T4
  1. 1swim bladder
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March 24, 2026

鰾biào(biao4)

The character 鰾 (biào) refers to the swim bladder, an essential organ in many fish that helps them maintain buoyancy in water. It is primarily used in biological contexts, particularly in ichthyology (the study of fish) and aquaculture. Understanding this term is important for students studying marine biology or related fields.

Strokes22Radical魚
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, some dishes made from fish utilize the swim bladder, known as 魚肚 (yú dù), highlighting its importance in both biology and gastronomy. This demonstrates the cultural appreciation for fish and their anatomy in Chinese culinary traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fish with a balloon (the swim bladder) inside it, helping it float effortlessly in the water. The character 鰾 has the radical 魚 (fish) on the left, which connects it directly to its meaning related to aquatic life, while the right side, 拔 (bá), resembles a hand pulling the fish upwards, symbolizing buoyancy.

Meanings of 鰾

biào(biao4)
1swim bladder
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About 鰾

鰾Simplified
22Strokes
魚Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is typically used in scientific or academic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone, as the pronunciation is crucial; a common mistake is mispronouncing biào as bào. It often collocates with terms related to fish anatomy and aquatic studies.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鰾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK 4 terms like 魚 (yú, fish) and 水 (shuǐ, water). Students should focus on the context of marine biology and familiarize themselves with related terms to enhance their understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鰾 with similar-sounding characters like 包 (bāo, to wrap) due to their tonal differences. Ensure to practice the correct tone to prevent misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 鰾

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

Semantic (meaning)魚
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Phonetic (sound)票
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Case file: 鰾

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 鰾

IDS Structure⿰魚票
鰾Full Character
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魚yu2
left
票piao4
right
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How to say swim bladder in Chinese

“swim bladder” in Chinese is鰾biào

The character 鰾 (biào) refers to the swim bladder, an essential organ in many fish that helps them maintain buoyancy in water. It is primarily used in biological contexts, particularly in ichthyology (the study of fish) and aquaculture. Understanding this term is important for students studying marine biology or related fields.

When to use 鰾

This term is typically used in scientific or academic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone, as the pronunciation is crucial; a common mistake is mispronouncing biào as bào. It often collocates with terms related to fish anatomy and aquatic studies.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鰾 with similar-sounding characters like 包 (bāo, to wrap) due to their tonal differences. Ensure to practice the correct tone to prevent misunderstandings.

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鰾

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Word Family of 鰾

Words Containing This Character3
鱼鳔swim bladder魚鰾
鳔biàoswim bladder鰾
鳔胶isinglass鰾膠
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鰾

It means swim bladder, an organ in fish that helps with buoyancy.

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