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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鲴gùfish gutsg, 16 strokes, radical 鱼
gù(gu4)gu T4
  1. 1fish guts
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March 24, 2026

鲴gù(gu4)

The character 鲴 (gù) refers specifically to the guts or entrails of fish, typically used in culinary contexts. It is a less common term and may be encountered in discussions about seafood preparation or traditional dishes that include fish innards.

Strokes16Radical鱼
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, using all parts of a fish, including the guts, is common and reflects a cultural appreciation for minimizing waste. Dishes made from fish guts can be considered delicacies in certain regional cuisines.

Memory tip

Imagine a fish with its belly open, revealing its guts. The character 鲴 has the radical for 'fish' (鱼) on the left, emphasizing its connection to seafood. To remember the pronunciation 'gù', think of the sound a fish makes when it gasps for air – 'guh!'

Meanings of 鲴

gù(gu4)
1fish guts
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About 鲴

鲴Simplified
16Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 鲴 is specific to fish guts, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more likely to appear in specialized culinary discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more general terms for fish. Remember to use the correct tone, as the fourth tone can change the word's meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so learners at HSK levels 1-6 should focus on more frequently used terms related to food and cooking. Understanding the context of seafood preparation can help in making connections with other culinary-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鲴 with other fish-related terms due to its specificity. For instance, saying '我喜欢鲴' (I like fish guts) is awkward; instead, use a more general term if you mean fish in general.

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Etymology of 鲴

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)固
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Origin

鲴 = 鱼 + 固. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鲴

IDS Structure⿰鱼固
鲴Full character
=
鱼Yu2
left
固gu4
right
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Parts

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How to say fish guts in Chinese

“fish guts” in Chinese is鲴gù

The character 鲴 (gù) refers specifically to the guts or entrails of fish, typically used in culinary contexts. It is a less common term and may be encountered in discussions about seafood preparation or traditional dishes that include fish innards.

When to use 鲴

While 鲴 is specific to fish guts, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more likely to appear in specialized culinary discussions. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more general terms for fish. Remember to use the correct tone, as the fourth tone can change the word's meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鲴 with other fish-related terms due to its specificity. For instance, saying '我喜欢鲴' (I like fish guts) is awkward; instead, use a more general term if you mean fish in general.

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No, 鲴 is a specialized term and is more commonly found in culinary contexts.

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