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鲆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲆píngsoleg, 13 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #76882, Very Hard
鲆píngfamily of flatfishunknown, 13 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #76882, Very Hard
píng(ping2) T2
  1. 1sole
  2. 2family of flatfish
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March 24, 2026

鲆(鮃)píng(ping2)

The character 鲆 (píng) refers specifically to a type of flatfish, commonly known as sole. It is often used in culinary contexts, particularly in discussions about seafood or fish dishes. This term is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized contexts like cooking or fishing.

Strokes13Radical鱼Frequency#76882DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, fish symbolizes prosperity, and specific types like sole are often featured in festive dishes. Understanding terms like 鲆 can help learners appreciate the significance of seafood in traditional meals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flat fish lying on the ocean floor, looking like a flat pancake. The character 鲆 has the radical for fish (鱼) at the bottom, which can remind you that it is a type of fish. The pronunciation 'píng' sounds like 'ping,' as if you're tapping on the fish's flat surface.

Meanings of 鲆

píng(ping2)
1sole
2family of flatfish
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About 鲆

鲆Simplified
鮃Traditional
13Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鲆

Usage Notes

This word is primarily used in formal or culinary contexts, so it's crucial to use it appropriately when discussing fish or seafood. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar fish names, so learners should focus on context to avoid mix-ups. Remember that 鲆 is more specialized than other common fish names.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鲆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of food-related terms. Focus on related vocabulary like 鱼 (yú, fish) and other types of seafood to build a broader culinary lexicon.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鲆 with other types of fish like 鮭 (guī, salmon) due to the similar culinary contexts. To correct this, remember that 鲆 specifically refers to sole, a flatfish, while 鮭 refers to a different type of fish.

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Etymology of 鲆

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

Semantic (meaning)鱼
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Phonetic (sound)平
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Case file: 鲆

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half平 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 鲆?

Decomposition of 鲆

IDS Structure⿰鱼平
鲆Full Character
=
鱼Yu2
left
平Ping2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鲆?

How to say sole in Chinese

“sole” in Chinese is鲆píng

The character 鲆 (píng) refers specifically to a type of flatfish, commonly known as sole. It is often used in culinary contexts, particularly in discussions about seafood or fish dishes. This term is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized contexts like cooking or fishing.

When to use 鲆

This word is primarily used in formal or culinary contexts, so it's crucial to use it appropriately when discussing fish or seafood. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar fish names, so learners should focus on context to avoid mix-ups. Remember that 鲆 is more specialized than other common fish names.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鲆 with other types of fish like 鮭 (guī, salmon) due to the similar culinary contexts. To correct this, remember that 鲆 specifically refers to sole, a flatfish, while 鮭 refers to a different type of fish.

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鲆

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Word Family of 鲆

Words Containing This Character1
鲆píngsole鮃
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鲆

No, 鲆 is more specialized and primarily used in culinary contexts.

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