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“fish” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyú

Example

我想吃一条鱼。wǒ xiǎng chī yì tiáo yú

I want to eat a fish.

Illustration for 鱼 (fish)

How to say “fish” in Chinese

“Fish” in Chinese is 鱼 (yú).

A swimming, finned creature that can also be treated as something to eat.

Full entry for 鱼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鱼

市场里有很多新鲜的鱼。shì chǎng lǐ yǒu hěn duō xīn xiān de yú

There are many fresh fish at the market.

Tips for using 鱼

  • Chinese can use one general word for fish without naming a species, so words around it often provide details such as size, color, or kind.

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