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March 24, 2026
鹅(䳘)é(e2)
The character 鹅 (é) means 'goose' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in contexts related to food, farming, and nature. The character can also appear in idiomatic expressions or when discussing specific types of birds.
Strokes12Radical鸟Frequency#6484DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, goose is a popular dish, especially in regions like Beijing where Peking duck is famous, but goose dishes are also treasured. Understanding this character can enhance your appreciation for local culinary traditions.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 鹅 as a 'goose' waddling through a field. The top part, 鹿, resembles a bird in flight, while the bottom part, 可 (kě), can remind you of the sound a goose makes. Imagine a goose saying 'é' as it cackles, reinforcing both the sound and the meaning.
Meanings of 鹅
é(e2)
1goose
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About 鹅
鹅Simplified
䳘Traditional
12Strokes
鸟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 鹅
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鸭 (yā, duck) — use 鹅 when specifically referring to a goose, which is a different species from a duck.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 鹅 as a 'goose' waddling through a field. The top part, 鹿, resembles a bird in flight, while the bottom part, 可 (kě), can remind you of the sound a goose makes. Imagine a goose saying 'é' as it cackles, reinforcing both the sound and the meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 鹅 with similar-sounding characters. It is used in both formal and informal settings, but is most often found in everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to cooking and farming.
HSK Study Tips
While 鹅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 2 words related to animals and food. Students should focus on pronunciation and recognizing it in texts about nature or food.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, goose is a popular dish, especially in regions like Beijing where Peking duck is famous, but goose dishes are also treasured. Understanding this character can enhance your appreciation for local culinary traditions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鹅 with other bird characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo) meaning 'bird'. For example, saying '我喜欢鸟' (wǒ xǐhuān niǎo) when they mean 'goose' could lead to misunderstandings. The correct phrase would be '我喜欢鹅' (wǒ xǐhuān é).
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Grammar Patterns of 鹅
鹅 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
一段石阶从____卵石路上一直向上直通城墙。
A number of staircases ascend from the cobbled streets onto the ramparts.
Example Sentences for 鹅 (10)
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1
一段石阶从鹅卵石路上一直向上直通城墙。
yī duàn shí jiē cóng é luǎn shí lù shàng yī zhí xiàng shàng zhí tōng chéng qiáng。
A number of staircases ascend from the cobbled streets onto the ramparts.
2
她穿着一件有花边的白色上衣和一条蓝色天鹅绒裙子。
tā chuān zháo yī jiàn yǒu huā biān de bái sè shàng yī hé yī tiáo lán sè tiān é róng qún zǐ。
She was wearing a white ruffled blouse and a blue velvet skirt.
3
广场上挤满了人，鹅卵石铺就的街道上满是五颜六色的花朵。
guǎng cháng shàng jǐ mǎn le rén， ， é luǎn shí pū jiù de jiē dào shàng mǎn shì wǔ yán liù sè de huā。
The square was packed, and the cobbled streets flowed with coloured petals.
4
那只鹅看到她,大声地嘎嘎叫.
nà zhī é kàn dào tā, , dà shēng dì gā gā.
The goose saw her and cackled loudly.
5
他们喂肥了鹅鸭。
tā mén wèi féi le é yā。
They fattened up ducks and geese.
6
孩子们去河边喂鸭子和天鹅.
hái zǐ mén qù hé biān wèi yā zǐ hé tiān é.
The children went to feed the ducks and swans.
7
贝茜身穿华丽的深蓝色天鹅绒衣服，在桌旁徘徊。
bèi qiàn shēn chuān huá lì de shēn lán sè tiān é róng yī fú， ， zài zhuō páng pái。
Bessie, resplendent in royal blue velvet, was hovering beside the table.
8
往池塘里扔块鹅卵石就会激起一片涟漪。
wǎng chí táng lǐ rēng kuài é luǎn shí jiù huì jī qǐ yī piàn lián yī。
You throw a pebble in a pool and it ripples.
9
弗蕾迪说话轻声细气，穿着柔软的天鹅绒拖鞋蹑手蹑脚地四处走动。
fú lěi dí shuō huà qīng shēng xì qì， ， chuān zháo róu ruǎn de tiān é róng tuō xié niè shǒu niè jiǎo dì sì chǔ zǒu。
Freddy speaks very quietly and pads around in soft velvet slippers.
10
企鹅是一种不会飞的鸟.
qǐ é shì yī zhǒng bù huì fēi de niǎo.
The penguin is a flightless bird.
Cultural Notes for 鹅
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese cuisine, goose is a popular dish, especially in regions like Beijing where Peking duck is famous, but goose dishes are also treasured. Understanding this character can enhance your appreciation for local culinary traditions.
Word Family of 鹅
Words Containing This Character16
鹅égoose鵝
企鹅penguin企鵝
天鹅tiān’éswan天鵝
天鹅绒velvet天鵝絨
鹅卵石pebble鵝卵石
鹅毛goose feather鵝毛
天鹅湖Swan Lake天鵝湖
鹅毛大雪goose feather snow (idiom)鵝毛大雪
鹅绒goose down鵝絨
癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉lit. the toad wants to eat swan meat (idiom)癩蛤蟆想吃天鵝肉
鹅掌楸Chinese tulip tree鵝掌楸
千里送鹅毛goose feather sent from afar (idiom); a trifling present with a weighty thought behind it千里送鵝毛
鹅喉羚goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) of Xinjiang鵝喉羚
天鹅座Cygnus (constellation)天鵝座
鹅銮鼻Cape Eluanpi or Eluanbi, southernmost point of Taiwan Island鵝鑾鼻
千里鹅毛also written 千里送鵝毛|千里送鹅毛[qiānlǐsòng'émáo]千里鵝毛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹅
It is pronounced as 'é' with a rising tone.
You might encounter phrases like '烤鹅' (kǎo é) meaning 'roast goose'.
Yes, it's used in idiomatic expressions related to food or nature.
