Meanings of 蚝
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蚬 (xiǎn) - refers specifically to 'clam,' which is a different type of shellfish; use 蚝 when specifically talking about oysters.
Be careful not to confuse 蚝 with similar-sounding words. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in restaurants or when discussing food. Common collocations include '生蚝' (shēng háo) for 'fresh oyster' and '蚝油' (háo yóu) for 'oyster sauce.'
Though 蚝 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to food and nature. Students should focus on recognizing it in menus or when discussing seafood.
Learners often confuse 蚝 with the character 号 (hào), which means 'number' or 'to call.' Make sure to differentiate between them by focusing on the context of food or seafood when using 蚝.
Pronunciation of 蚝
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Etymology of 蚝
A hairy 毛 worm 虫; 毛 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 蚝
- 1The giveawayA hairy 毛 worm 虫; 毛 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say a poisonous hairy caterpillar in Chinese
“a poisonous hairy caterpillar” in Chinese is蚝
The character 蚝 (háo) primarily means 'oyster,' a type of shellfish popular in various cuisines, especially in coastal regions. In some contexts, it can also refer to a poisonous hairy caterpillar, though this usage is less common. The word is often used in culinary discussions, especially regarding seafood dishes.
When to use 蚝
Be careful not to confuse 蚝 with similar-sounding words. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in restaurants or when discussing food. Common collocations include '生蚝' (shēng háo) for 'fresh oyster' and '蚝油' (háo yóu) for 'oyster sauce.'
蚝 or something close to it
蚬 (xiǎn) - refers specifically to 'clam,' which is a different type of shellfish; use 蚝 when specifically talking about oysters.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蚝 with the character 号 (hào), which means 'number' or 'to call.' Make sure to differentiate between them by focusing on the context of food or seafood when using 蚝.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚝
While its primary meaning is 'oyster,' it can also refer to a type of poisonous hairy caterpillar, though this is less common.
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