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鲞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲞xiǎngdried fishg, 14 strokes, radical 鱼
xiǎng(xiang3) T3
  1. 1dried fish
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March 24, 2026

鲞(鯗)xiǎng(xiang3)

The character 鲞 (xiǎng) refers to dried fish, particularly a traditional method of preserving fish by drying it. This term is often used in culinary contexts, especially in discussions about regional dishes that incorporate dried fish as an ingredient or flavoring.

Strokes14Radical鱼
Cultural Note

Dried fish is a staple in many Chinese households, particularly in coastal regions, where it is often used in traditional dishes and as a common snack. The method of drying fish has been practiced for centuries, highlighting the importance of preservation techniques in Chinese culinary history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fish swimming in clear water, but then it gets caught and dried out, becoming 鲞 (xiǎng). The '鱼' (fish) radical gives a hint about its meaning, while the '相' part can remind you of 'exchanging' water for air, as the fish is now preserved instead of swimming.

Meanings of 鲞

xiǎng(xiang3)
1dried fish
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About 鲞

鲞Simplified
鯗Traditional
14Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鲞

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鲞 with other types of preserved fish or seafood. It is more specific than just 'dried fish' and refers to a particular preparation method. Use this term in culinary discussions, but be cautious about the register; it's more common in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鲞 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words like '鱼' (yú, fish) and '干' (gān, dry), which are essential for discussing food. Students should focus on building their food-related vocabulary to better understand the context of this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 鲞 to refer to any dried seafood or fish. For example, saying '我喜欢吃鲞虾' (I like to eat dried shrimp) is incorrect; it should specify the type of dried seafood instead.

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Pronunciation of 鲞

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Etymology of 鲞

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)龹
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Case file: 鲞

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half龹 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 鲞?

Decomposition of 鲞

IDS Structure⿱龹鱼
鲞Full Character
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龹quan3
top
鱼Yu2
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鲞?

How to say dried fish in Chinese

“dried fish” in Chinese is鲞xiǎng

The character 鲞 (xiǎng) refers to dried fish, particularly a traditional method of preserving fish by drying it. This term is often used in culinary contexts, especially in discussions about regional dishes that incorporate dried fish as an ingredient or flavoring.

When to use 鲞

Learners often confuse 鲞 with other types of preserved fish or seafood. It is more specific than just 'dried fish' and refers to a particular preparation method. Use this term in culinary discussions, but be cautious about the register; it's more common in informal settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 鲞 to refer to any dried seafood or fish. For example, saying '我喜欢吃鲞虾' (I like to eat dried shrimp) is incorrect; it should specify the type of dried seafood instead.

Write 鲞

鲞

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Word Family of 鲞

Words Containing This Character2
鲞xiǎngdried fish鯗
鲞鱼dried fish鯗魚
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Compound Meaning

What does 鲞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鲞

The correct pronunciation is xiǎng, with a third tone.

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