鲜 (xiān) - fresh & delicious

鲜Tone 1

xiān ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

鲜 · xiān

fresh;

delicious;

tasty;

bright-colored;

new;

rare;

few;

(of fish) raw;

(surname)

freshdelicioustasty

Usage highlights

fresh fishfresh flowersfresh fruitfresh airbright colorKorean peninsula

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This fish is very fresh (鲜鱼).
  • Korean kimchi (朝鲜泡菜) is a popular dish.
  • She wore a bright red dress (鲜红色).
  • This is a rare opportunity (鲜有的机会).

Collocations

  • fresh fish(鲜鱼)
  • fresh flowers(鲜花)
  • fresh fruit(鲜果)
  • fresh air(鲜空气)
  • bright color(鲜艳)
  • Korean peninsula(朝鲜半岛)

Idioms

  • As rare as morning stars(寥若晨星)
  • Fresh and alive(鲜活生动)
  • A fresh new look(焕然一新)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese cuisine, '鲜' represents the prized quality of freshness and umami flavor.
  • The character appears in '朝鲜' (Cháoxiǎn), the Chinese name for Korea, meaning 'Fresh Morning'.
  • Traditionally associated with fish and seafood, reflecting its radical component.

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