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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲯qíray-finned fish; Coryphaena hippurusx, 16 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #67541, Very Hard
鲯qímahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #67541, Very Hard
鲯qídoradounknown, 16 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #67541, Very Hard
qí(qi2)qi T2
  1. 1ray-finned fish; Coryphaena hippurus
  2. 2mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
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March 24, 2026

鲯(鯕)qí(qi2)

The character 鲯 (qí) refers to a specific type of ray-finned fish known as the mahi-mahi or dorado, which is notable for its vibrant colors and is commonly found in warm oceanic waters. This term is often used in culinary contexts, particularly in seafood dishes, highlighting its significance in Chinese cuisine and fishing culture.

Strokes16Radical鱼Frequency#67541DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, fish is a symbol of abundance and prosperity, often featured in festive meals. The mahi-mahi is appreciated not just for its taste but also for its colorful presence in seafood markets.

Memory tip

Imagine a colorful fish gliding through the ocean, its scales shimmering like rays of light. The pronunciation 'qí' sounds like 'key,' as if it's the 'key' to unlocking the treasure of delicious seafood, making the connection vivid and memorable.

Meanings of 鲯

qí(qi2)
1ray-finned fish; Coryphaena hippurus
2mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
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About 鲯

鲯Simplified
鯕Traditional
16Strokes
鱼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is relatively formal and primarily used in culinary contexts or discussions about marine life. Learners should watch out for tonal errors, as mispronouncing 'qí' (with the second tone) can lead to misunderstandings, especially since it may sound similar to other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鲯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other food-related terms and marine life vocabulary that students might encounter in Level 3 or 4. Focus on the context of food and nature when studying this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鲯 (qí) with similar-sounding fish names. For instance, mistakenly using 鲯 for other types of fish like 鮭 (guī) which means salmon, can lead to confusion. Always ensure to match the character with its specific fish type.

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Etymology of 鲯

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)其
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Origin

鲯 = 鱼 + 其. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鲯

IDS Structure⿰鱼其
鲯Full character
=
鱼Yu2
left
其qi2
right
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How to say ray-finned fish; Coryphaena hippurus in Chinese

“ray-finned fish; Coryphaena hippurus” in Chinese is鲯qí

The character 鲯 (qí) refers to a specific type of ray-finned fish known as the mahi-mahi or dorado, which is notable for its vibrant colors and is commonly found in warm oceanic waters. This term is often used in culinary contexts, particularly in seafood dishes, highlighting its significance in Chinese cuisine and fishing culture.

When to use 鲯

This term is relatively formal and primarily used in culinary contexts or discussions about marine life. Learners should watch out for tonal errors, as mispronouncing 'qí' (with the second tone) can lead to misunderstandings, especially since it may sound similar to other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鲯 (qí) with similar-sounding fish names. For instance, mistakenly using 鲯 for other types of fish like 鮭 (guī) which means salmon, can lead to confusion. Always ensure to match the character with its specific fish type.

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Word Family of 鲯

Words containing this character1
鲯qídorado鯕

Frequently asked questions about 鲯

It refers to the mahi-mahi or dorado, a type of ray-finned fish.

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