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鲜
xiān
Description
"鲜"常用来说食物很新鲜，也可以说味道好吃。
另外，读"xiǎn"的时候表示很少见。
Meanings
新鲜xīnxiān
fresh; not old or spoiled
这些鱼很鲜。
鲜xiān
delicious; tasty (of food flavor)
这个汤味道很鲜。
鲜xiǎn
rare; seldom
这种事很鲜见。
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Notes
- Reading
鲜 is xiān for "fresh/tasty" but xiǎn for "rare".
- Etymology
combines 鱼 (fish) and 羊 (sheep), suggesting fresh, tasty food.
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