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鰾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
biàoswim bladderzg, 22 strokes, radical 魚, Very Hard
biào(biao4) T4
  1. 1swim bladder
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March 24, 2026
biào(biao4)

The character 鰾 (biào) refers to the swim bladder, an essential organ in many fish that helps them maintain buoyancy in water. It is primarily used in biological contexts, particularly in ichthyology (the study of fish) and aquaculture. Understanding this term is important for students studying marine biology or related fields.

Strokes22RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, some dishes made from fish utilize the swim bladder, known as 魚肚 (yú dù), highlighting its importance in both biology and gastronomy. This demonstrates the cultural appreciation for fish and their anatomy in Chinese culinary traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fish with a balloon (the swim bladder) inside it, helping it float effortlessly in the water. The character 鰾 has the radical 魚 (fish) on the left, which connects it directly to its meaning related to aquatic life, while the right side, 拔 (bá), resembles a hand pulling the fish upwards, symbolizing buoyancy.

Meanings of 鰾

biào(biao4)
1swim bladder
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About 鰾

Simplified
22Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鰾

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a fish with a balloon (the swim bladder) inside it, helping it float effortlessly in the water. The character 鰾 has the radical 魚 (fish) on the left, which connects it directly to its meaning related to aquatic life, while the right side, 拔 (bá), resembles a hand pulling the fish upwards, symbolizing buoyancy.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in scientific or academic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the tone, as the pronunciation is crucial; a common mistake is mispronouncing biào as bào. It often collocates with terms related to fish anatomy and aquatic studies.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鰾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK 4 terms like 魚 (yú, fish) and 水 (shuǐ, water). Students should focus on the context of marine biology and familiarize themselves with related terms to enhance their understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, some dishes made from fish utilize the swim bladder, known as 魚肚 (yú dù), highlighting its importance in both biology and gastronomy. This demonstrates the cultural appreciation for fish and their anatomy in Chinese culinary traditions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鰾 with similar-sounding characters like 包 (bāo, to wrap) due to their tonal differences. Ensure to practice the correct tone to prevent misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 鰾

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 鰾

IDS Structure⿰魚票
Full Character
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yu2
left
piao4
right
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Cultural Notes for 鰾

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese cuisine, some dishes made from fish utilize the swim bladder, known as 魚肚 (yú dù), highlighting its importance in both biology and gastronomy. This demonstrates the cultural appreciation for fish and their anatomy in Chinese culinary traditions.

Word Family of 鰾

Words Containing This Character3
鱼鳔swim bladder魚鰾
biàoswim bladder
鳔胶isinglass鰾膠
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Compound Meaning

What does 鱼鳔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鰾

It means swim bladder, an organ in fish that helps with buoyancy.