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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹾cuósalty; saltg, 16 strokes, radical 卤, rank #58085, Very Hard
鹾cuóbrineunknown, 16 strokes, radical 卤, rank #58085, Very Hard
cuó(cuo2)cuo T2
  1. 1salty; salt
  2. 2brine
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March 24, 2026

鹾(鹺)cuó(cuo2)

The character 鹾 (cuó) refers to salt, a vital mineral used for seasoning and preserving food. It is commonly encountered in culinary contexts and discussions about food preparation, health, and nutrition.

Strokes16Radical卤Frequency#58085DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese cuisine, salt is not just a seasoning but also a preservative, reflecting the importance of balance in flavors. Traditional methods of food preservation often utilized salt, showcasing its significance in culinary practices.

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Imagine a chef (the character 鹾) sprinkling salt over a dish. The left part resembles a 'salt shaker' while the right part hints at 'adding flavor,' helping you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 鹾

cuó(cuo2)
1salty; salt
2brine
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About 鹾

鹾Simplified
鹺Traditional
16Strokes
卤Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 鹾 (cuó) with 盐 (yán), which is the more commonly used term for salt in everyday language. 鹾 can appear in more formal or literary contexts. It’s often used in phrases like 鹾水 (brine) or when discussing food preservation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鹾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your culinary vocabulary. Focus on associating it with related words like 盐 (yán) and 甜 (tián) for sweet, to build a comprehensive understanding of taste-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鹾 (cuó) with 盐 (yán), using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我需要鹾' (I need salt) instead of '我需要盐' is incorrect in everyday conversation.

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Etymology of 鹾

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

salt

Semantic (meaning)卤
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Phonetic (sound)差
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Origin

鹾 = 卤 + 差. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鹾

IDS Structure⿰卤差
鹾Full character
=
卤lu3
left
差cha1
right
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Parts

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How to say salty; salt in Chinese

“salty; salt” in Chinese is鹾cuó

The character 鹾 (cuó) refers to salt, a vital mineral used for seasoning and preserving food. It is commonly encountered in culinary contexts and discussions about food preparation, health, and nutrition.

When to use 鹾

Be careful not to confuse 鹾 (cuó) with 盐 (yán), which is the more commonly used term for salt in everyday language. 鹾 can appear in more formal or literary contexts. It’s often used in phrases like 鹾水 (brine) or when discussing food preservation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鹾 (cuó) with 盐 (yán), using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我需要鹾' (I need salt) instead of '我需要盐' is incorrect in everyday conversation.

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Word Family of 鹾

Words containing this character1
鹾cuóbrine鹺

Frequently asked questions about 鹾

鹾 (cuó) is often used in more formal or specific contexts, while 盐 (yán) is the general term for salt used in daily conversation.

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