鱻 (xiān) - Fresh — refers to freshness, especially of fish & delicious

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xiān ｜ 33 strokes ｜ radical:

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鱻 · xiān

Fresh — refers to freshness, especially of fish;

delicious;

tasty;

new;

rare.

Fresh — refers to freshness, especially of fishdelicioustasty

Usage highlights

Fresh fishDelicious flavorFresh seafoodRare delicaciesFresh and tenderFresh ingredients

Synonyms

  • 鲜— fresh; delicious (more commonly used simplified form)
  • 新— new (in the sense of freshness)
  • 美— beautiful; delicious

Antonyms

  • 腐— rotten; decayed
  • 臭— stinky; foul
  • 陈— stale; old

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fish is very fresh (鱼很鱻).
  • This dish has a delicious flavor (这道菜味道很鱻).
  • Fresh seafood(鱻海鲜)
  • Rare delicacies(鱻味)

Collocations

  • Fresh fish(鱻鱼)
  • Delicious flavor(鱻味)
  • Fresh seafood(鱻海鲜)
  • Rare delicacies(鱻品)
  • Fresh and tender(鱻嫩)
  • Fresh ingredients(鱻料)

Idioms

  • Three fish make freshness(三鱼为鱻)
  • Fresh and delicious(鲜美鱻香)
  • Rare and precious(珍鱻异宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Composed of three 'fish' (鱼) characters, visually representing abundance and freshness of fish.
  • Originally referred specifically to the freshness of fish, later extended to mean delicious food in general.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, often replaced by the simpler 鲜 character.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for fresh ingredients in culinary culture.

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