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鳑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鳑pángcarpzg, 18 strokes, radical 鱼
páng(pang2) T2
  1. 1carp
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March 24, 2026

鳑(鰟)páng(pang2)

The character 鳑 (páng) refers to a small type of carp, often recognized in the context of freshwater fishing. It is used primarily in discussions about aquatic life and culinary contexts, especially when referring to specific fish types in regional cuisines.

Strokes18Radical鱼
Cultural Note

In many Chinese regions, small fish like 鳑 are popular in local dishes and are often featured in traditional festivals, emphasizing the cultural importance of freshwater fishing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small carp swimming in a pond, and associate the shape of 鳑 with a fish. The radical 鳥 (bird) signifies its nature as an aquatic creature, while the phonetic component helps you remember the pronunciation 'páng' as it sounds like 'pang' — a small fish that makes a splash!

Meanings of 鳑

páng(pang2)
1carp
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About 鳑

鳑Simplified
鰟Traditional
18Strokes
鱼Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This word is quite specific and is mostly used in informal contexts, particularly among fishermen or culinary enthusiasts. Common mistakes include confusing it with other fish names or using it in formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鳑 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to other aquatic life terms. Learners should focus on recognizing similar characters related to fish and water, enhancing their vocabulary related to nature and food.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鳑 with similar fish names like 鯉 (lǐ, carp) or 鮎 (yóu, sweetfish). Remember, 鳑 specifically refers to small carp, while those other terms denote different species.

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Etymology of 鳑

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)旁
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Case file: 鳑

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half旁 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 鳑?

Decomposition of 鳑

IDS Structure⿰鱼旁
鳑Full Character
=
鱼Yu2
left
旁pang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鳑?

How to say carp in Chinese

“carp” in Chinese is鳑páng

The character 鳑 (páng) refers to a small type of carp, often recognized in the context of freshwater fishing. It is used primarily in discussions about aquatic life and culinary contexts, especially when referring to specific fish types in regional cuisines.

When to use 鳑

This word is quite specific and is mostly used in informal contexts, particularly among fishermen or culinary enthusiasts. Common mistakes include confusing it with other fish names or using it in formal writing where specific terms are preferred.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鳑 with similar fish names like 鯉 (lǐ, carp) or 鮎 (yóu, sweetfish). Remember, 鳑 specifically refers to small carp, while those other terms denote different species.

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鳑

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Word Family of 鳑

Words Containing This Character1
鳑pángsmall carp (Rhodeus sinensis and other spp.)鰟
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Compound Meaning

What does 鳑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鳑

It refers to a type of small carp commonly found in freshwater.

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