noun HSK 3
Traditional 魚肉
fish meat · fish (as food)
Meaning
鱼肉 refers to fish as a food item, specifically the meat/flesh of fish. It's a straightforward compound combining 鱼 (fish) and 肉 (meat). This term is commonly used when discussing ingredients, cooking, or dietary preferences.
Usage
Used in everyday contexts when talking about fish as food rather than live fish. Native speakers use this naturally when discussing recipes, ordering at restaurants, or talking about what they eat. More formal or specific than just saying 鱼 when the focus is on the edible flesh.
Examples
- 01这道菜的鱼肉很新鲜。.The fish meat in this dish is very fresh.
- 02医生建议我多吃鱼肉，少吃红肉。, .The doctor advised me to eat more fish and less red meat.
Characters
Measure words
- 块一块鱼肉
- 片一片鱼肉
Common collocations
- 新鲜的鱼肉fresh fish meat
- 吃鱼肉to eat fish
- 鱼肉细嫩the fish meat is tender
Origin
A simple descriptive compound combining 鱼 (fish) and 肉 (meat/flesh) to specify fish meat as a food item, distinguishing it from live fish.