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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鳊biānbreamn, 17 strokes, radical 鱼
biān(bian1)bian T1
  1. 1bream
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March 24, 2026

鳊(鯿)biān(bian1)

The character 鳊 (biān) refers to a type of fish known as bream, which is commonly found in freshwater and brackish environments. It is often associated with culinary contexts in Chinese cuisine, particularly in dishes that highlight fresh fish. This term may be encountered in both casual conversations about food and more formal discussions about marine biology.

Strokes17Radical鱼
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, fish is often associated with abundance and prosperity, especially during celebrations like the Lunar New Year. The bream specifically is appreciated for its delicate taste and is often featured in festive meals.

Memory tip

Think of the character 鳊 as resembling a fish swimming under the water, with the top part representing the water surface (the radical 鳥, meaning bird/fish) and the bottom part hinting at the fish's body. The sound 'biān' can be remembered by picturing a 'b'ream of light shining on the water, illuminating the bream fish below.

Meanings of 鳊

biān(bian1)
1bream
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About 鳊

鳊Simplified
鯿Traditional
17Strokes
鱼Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in culinary contexts and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse 鳊 with other fish names; ensure clarity by using context or additional descriptors. It is generally used in informal settings, but can also appear in formal texts related to gastronomy.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鳊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on related aquatic terms and food-related vocabulary. Understanding the context of fish in Chinese culture can help reinforce memory retention of this word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鳊 with similar fish characters like 鲤 (lǐ, carp) or 鳕 (xuě, cod). Ensure to associate the sound 'biān' specifically with bream to avoid this mix-up.

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Etymology of 鳊

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)扁
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Origin

鳊 = 鱼 + 扁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鳊

IDS Structure⿰鱼扁
鳊Full character
=
鱼Yu2
left
扁bian3
right
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How to say bream in Chinese

“bream” in Chinese is鳊biān

The character 鳊 (biān) refers to a type of fish known as bream, which is commonly found in freshwater and brackish environments. It is often associated with culinary contexts in Chinese cuisine, particularly in dishes that highlight fresh fish. This term may be encountered in both casual conversations about food and more formal discussions about marine biology.

When to use 鳊

This term is primarily used in culinary contexts and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse 鳊 with other fish names; ensure clarity by using context or additional descriptors. It is generally used in informal settings, but can also appear in formal texts related to gastronomy.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鳊 with similar fish characters like 鲤 (lǐ, carp) or 鳕 (xuě, cod). Ensure to associate the sound 'biān' specifically with bream to avoid this mix-up.

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Word Family of 鳊

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鳊biānbream鯿

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