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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
脞cuǒminced meat; triflesg, 11 strokes, radical ⺼
脞cuǒchopped meatunknown, 11 strokes, radical ⺼
cuǒ(cuo3) T3
  1. 1minced meat; trifles
  2. 2chopped meat
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March 24, 2026

脞cuǒ(cuo3)

The character 脞 (cuǒ) refers to minced or chopped meat, often used in cooking contexts. It can also imply trifles or insignificant matters, indicating something of little importance. This word is less commonly used and may appear more in culinary discussions.

Strokes11Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, the texture of meat is crucial, with minced meat being a common ingredient in dumplings and stir-fries. Understanding this character can enhance appreciation for traditional dishes that use finely chopped ingredients.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef chopping meat into tiny pieces, creating a dish that looks like a pile of trifles. The character 脞 has the radical for 'meat' (肉) on the left, which helps remind you that it relates to food, while the right part sounds like 'cuǒ', connecting the action of chopping.

Meanings of 脞

cuǒ(cuo3)
1minced meat; trifles
2chopped meat
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About 脞

脞Simplified
11Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is quite specific and may not be widely recognized outside culinary contexts. It is informal and would typically appear in everyday conversation among food enthusiasts rather than in formal writing. Be careful with tone; the third tone might be confused with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 脞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its components to understand how it relates to other food-related characters. This can help in expanding culinary vocabulary at HSK Level 4 and beyond.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 脞 with similar-sounding words related to meat. For example, using 脞 instead of 肉 (ròu) for general meat can lead to confusion. It's important to remember that 脞 specifically refers to minced or chopped meat.

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Etymology of 脞

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

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)坐
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Origin

脞 = ⺼ + 坐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 脞

IDS Structure⿰⺼坐
脞Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
坐Zuo4
right
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Parts

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How to say minced meat; trifles in Chinese

“minced meat; trifles” in Chinese is脞cuǒ

The character 脞 (cuǒ) refers to minced or chopped meat, often used in cooking contexts. It can also imply trifles or insignificant matters, indicating something of little importance. This word is less commonly used and may appear more in culinary discussions.

When to use 脞

This term is quite specific and may not be widely recognized outside culinary contexts. It is informal and would typically appear in everyday conversation among food enthusiasts rather than in formal writing. Be careful with tone; the third tone might be confused with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 脞 with similar-sounding words related to meat. For example, using 脞 instead of 肉 (ròu) for general meat can lead to confusion. It's important to remember that 脞 specifically refers to minced or chopped meat.

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Word Family of 脞

Words Containing This Character1
脞cuǒtrifles

Frequently Asked Questions about 脞

No, 脞 is not commonly used and is more specific to culinary contexts.

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