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肉 (ròu) refers to meat in general, while 脍 (kuài) specifically denotes minced meat or fish.
Be careful not to confuse 脍 with other meat-related terms like 肉 (ròu), which simply means meat. This term is typically used in more formal culinary discussions or recipes rather than casual conversation, so choose your context wisely.
Though 脍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other food-related terms that might appear in HSK levels 3 and 4, such as 食物 (shíwù, food) and 菜 (cài, dish). Focus on recognizing it in recipes or when discussing food preparation.
Learners often confuse 脍 with 剁 (duò) which means to chop but does not specify the fineness. For example, saying '我喜欢剁肉' (I like to chop meat) instead of '我喜欢脍肉' (I like minced meat) changes the meaning significantly.
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Etymology of 脍
meat
Origin
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Decomposition of 脍
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How to say minced meat, minced fish in Chinese
“minced meat, minced fish” in Chinese is脍
The character 脍 (kuài) refers to minced meat or fish, often used in culinary contexts. It denotes food that has been finely chopped, and is commonly associated with specific dishes in Chinese cuisine, highlighting the preparation method rather than the ingredients themselves.
When to use 脍
Be careful not to confuse 脍 with other meat-related terms like 肉 (ròu), which simply means meat. This term is typically used in more formal culinary discussions or recipes rather than casual conversation, so choose your context wisely.
脍 or something close to it
肉 (ròu) refers to meat in general, while 脍 (kuài) specifically denotes minced meat or fish.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 脍 with 剁 (duò) which means to chop but does not specify the fineness. For example, saying '我喜欢剁肉' (I like to chop meat) instead of '我喜欢脍肉' (I like minced meat) changes the meaning significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 脍
It is often used to describe dishes that feature finely minced meat or fish, such as in dumpling filling or certain sauces.
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