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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鱠kuàiminced fish; hashx, 24 strokes, radical 魚
kuài(kuai4)kuai T4
  1. 1minced fish; hash
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March 24, 2026

鱠kuài(kuai4)

The character 鱠 (kuài) refers to finely minced or shredded fish, often used in Chinese cuisine as a dish or ingredient. It typically indicates preparation methods that enhance the texture and flavor of the fish, making it popular in appetizers and cold dishes.

Strokes24Radical魚
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, dishes featuring 鱠 are often served cold, highlighting the significance of texture and presentation in traditional meals, especially during festivals or special gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a fish getting 'cut' (the radical 魚 indicates fish) into tiny pieces as if it's being prepared for a special dish. The sound 'kuài' can be remembered like a 'quick' chop to slice the fish fast and finely.

Meanings of 鱠

kuài(kuai4)
1minced fish; hash
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About 鱠

鱠Simplified
24Strokes
魚Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

鱼片 (yú piàn) - use 鱠 for finely minced or shredded fish, while 鱼片 refers to thinly sliced fish.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 鱠 with other similar terms for fish or food preparation, as it specifically denotes a minced form. It is generally used in culinary contexts rather than in everyday conversation, which may lead to informal or improper usage.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鱠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to food and cooking. Focus on related terms like 魚 (fish) and 切 (to cut) to deepen your understanding of food preparation language.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 鱠 to refer to any fish dish, rather than its specific meaning of minced fish. For example, saying '我吃了鱠' (I ate minced fish) when referring to a whole fish dish would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 鱠

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

fish

Semantic (meaning)魚
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Phonetic (sound)會
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Origin

鱠 = 魚 + 會. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鱠

IDS Structure⿰魚會
鱠Full character
=
魚yu2
left
會hui4
right
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Parts

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How to say minced fish; hash in Chinese

“minced fish; hash” in Chinese is鱠kuài

The character 鱠 (kuài) refers to finely minced or shredded fish, often used in Chinese cuisine as a dish or ingredient. It typically indicates preparation methods that enhance the texture and flavor of the fish, making it popular in appetizers and cold dishes.

When to use 鱠

Common mistakes include confusing 鱠 with other similar terms for fish or food preparation, as it specifically denotes a minced form. It is generally used in culinary contexts rather than in everyday conversation, which may lead to informal or improper usage.

鱠 or something close to it

鱼片 (yú piàn) - use 鱠 for finely minced or shredded fish, while 鱼片 refers to thinly sliced fish.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 鱠 to refer to any fish dish, rather than its specific meaning of minced fish. For example, saying '我吃了鱠' (I ate minced fish) when referring to a whole fish dish would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 鱠

Words containing this character1
鲙kuàiChinese herring (Ilisha elongata)鱠
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Frequently asked questions about 鱠

It is pronounced as 'kuài'.

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