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鲙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲙kuàiminced fish; hashzg, 14 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #95945, Very Hard
kuài(kuai4) T4
  1. 1minced fish; hash
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March 24, 2026

鲙(鱠)kuài(kuai4)

The character 鲙 (kuài) refers to minced fish, often used in the context of certain Chinese dishes that feature finely chopped or processed fish. It can also denote hash, a method of cooking where the fish is broken down into smaller pieces, enhancing the flavors and textures in various culinary preparations.

Strokes14Radical鱼Frequency#95945DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, 鲙 is often used in traditional dishes that highlight freshness and the quality of seafood, reflecting the importance of fish in coastal regions of China. It is commonly found in dishes served at banquets and during special occasions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'quick' (kuài) chef mincing fish rapidly to create a delicious dish. The character 鲙 combines the radical for fish (鱼) with elements that suggest haste or speed, helping you remember that it's all about quickly preparing fish.

Meanings of 鲙

kuài(kuai4)
1minced fish; hash
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About 鲙

鲙Simplified
鱠Traditional
14Strokes
鱼Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鲙

Usage Notes

While 鲙 is specific to certain culinary contexts, learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal culinary discussions rather than everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone could change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鲙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other food-related terms. Students should focus on understanding food preparation vocabulary and culinary techniques at this level to enhance their conversational skills in dining contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鲙 as 'huái' instead of 'kuài', leading to confusion. Additionally, they might confuse the context of usage by applying it to non-seafood dishes.

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Etymology of 鲙

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

fish

Semantic (meaning)鱼
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Phonetic (sound)会
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Case file: 鲙

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half会 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 鲙?

Decomposition of 鲙

IDS Structure⿰鱼会
鲙Full Character
=
鱼Yu2
left
会hui4
right
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Which of these is a component of 鲙?

How to say minced fish; hash in Chinese

“minced fish; hash” in Chinese is鲙kuài

The character 鲙 (kuài) refers to minced fish, often used in the context of certain Chinese dishes that feature finely chopped or processed fish. It can also denote hash, a method of cooking where the fish is broken down into smaller pieces, enhancing the flavors and textures in various culinary preparations.

When to use 鲙

While 鲙 is specific to certain culinary contexts, learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in formal culinary discussions rather than everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone could change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鲙 as 'huái' instead of 'kuài', leading to confusion. Additionally, they might confuse the context of usage by applying it to non-seafood dishes.

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鲙

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Word Family of 鲙

Words Containing This Character1
鲙kuàiChinese herring (Ilisha elongata)鱠
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鲙

鲙 specifically refers to minced fish, while 鱠鱼 is a broader term that can include various preparations of fish, often in a salad or with sauces.

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