(huā) - Oyster — refers to the shellfish, particularly in

Tone 1

huā | 12 strokes | radical:

· huā

Oyster — refers to the shellfish, particularly in Japanese contexts (e.

g.

, 硴き, oyster).

Oyster — refers to the shellfish, particularly in

Usage highlights

Grilled oysterOyster farmingFresh oysterOyster shellOyster sauce

Synonyms

  • 牡蛎oyster (standard Chinese term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate grilled oysters (硴き).
  • Oyster farming is common in coastal areas (硴の養殖).
  • This dish uses fresh oysters (新鮮な硴).

Collocations

  • Grilled oyster(硴き)
  • Oyster farming(硴の養殖)
  • Fresh oyster(新鮮な硴)
  • Oyster shell(硴の殻)
  • Oyster sauce(硴油)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese for 'oyster' (kaki).
  • Less common in modern Chinese; in Chinese, 牡蛎 (mǔlì) is the standard term for oyster.

FAQ