鯰 meaning and stroke order
Sheatfish
How to write 鯰, stroke by stroke
19 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 鯰
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- sheatfish (Parasilurus asotus)
- oriental catfish
- see also 鮎|鲇[nian2]
How 鯰 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Fish.
魚 gives the meaning and 念 hints at the sound.
Radical: 魚 (fish), shared by 63 characters on this site.
Common words with 鯰
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鯰魚 | niányú | catfish |
Questions about 鯰
How many strokes are in 鯰?
鯰 is written with 19 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 鯰 mean?
鯰 (nián) means sheatfish. A common word with it is 鲶鱼 (niányú), meaning "catfish".
How do you pronounce 鯰?
鯰 is pronounced nián, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 鯰?
The radical of 鯰 is 魚, which carries the idea of "fish". Dictionaries list 鯰 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 鯰?
鯰 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 鲶, used in mainland China and Singapore.