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鳎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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鳎tǎsoleg, 18 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #46615, Very Hard
鳎tǎsole (fish)unknown, 18 strokes, radical 鱼, rank #46615, Very Hard
tǎ(ta3) T3
  1. 1sole
  2. 2sole (fish)
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March 24, 2026

鳎(鰨)tǎ(ta3)

The character 鳎 (tǎ) refers specifically to a type of flatfish known as sole. It is often used in culinary contexts when discussing seafood dishes, especially in regions where fish is a staple. This term may also appear in discussions about fishing or marine biology.

Strokes18Radical鱼Frequency#46615DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, fish, including sole, is often associated with prosperity and abundance, particularly during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year. Serving fish is a tradition that symbolizes surplus and good fortune.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flat fish (sole) lying flat on the ocean floor, blending in like a 'tah' (tǎ) sound as it tries to avoid predators. The character 鳎 has the fish radical 魚, which signifies that it belongs to the fish category, making its meaning clearer.

Meanings of 鳎

tǎ(ta3)
1sole
2sole (fish)
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About 鳎

鳎Simplified
鰨Traditional
18Strokes
鱼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鳎

Usage Notes

This term is more common in culinary and marine biological contexts, so it may not be familiar to all speakers. Be cautious about using it in casual conversation, as it might come off as overly technical. A common collocation is 鳎鱼 (tǎ yú), which directly translates to sole fish.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鳎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it’s useful for learners interested in seafood and cooking. Students should focus on related vocabulary like 鱼 (yú, fish) and other types of seafood to enhance their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鳎 with 鱼, using it interchangeably in contexts where specificity is required. Correct usage would be to say 鳎鱼 (tǎ yú) when specifically referring to sole fish, rather than just 鱼.

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Etymology of 鳎

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

fish

Semantic (meaning)鱼
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Case file: 鳎

  1. 1The meaning half鱼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayfish
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鳎?

Decomposition of 鳎

IDS Structure⿰鱼⿱日羽
鳎Full Character
=
鱼Yu2
left
日Ri4
top
羽yu3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鳎?

How to say sole in Chinese

“sole” in Chinese is鳎tǎ

The character 鳎 (tǎ) refers specifically to a type of flatfish known as sole. It is often used in culinary contexts when discussing seafood dishes, especially in regions where fish is a staple. This term may also appear in discussions about fishing or marine biology.

When to use 鳎

This term is more common in culinary and marine biological contexts, so it may not be familiar to all speakers. Be cautious about using it in casual conversation, as it might come off as overly technical. A common collocation is 鳎鱼 (tǎ yú), which directly translates to sole fish.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鳎 with 鱼, using it interchangeably in contexts where specificity is required. Correct usage would be to say 鳎鱼 (tǎ yú) when specifically referring to sole fish, rather than just 鱼.

Write 鳎

鳎

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Word Family of 鳎

Words Containing This Character1
鳎tǎsole (fish)鰨
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Compound Meaning

What does 鳎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鳎

鳎 specifically refers to sole fish, while 鱼 is a general term for fish.

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