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squid

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

you2yu2 • yóuyú

Meaning


Primary

squid

Mnemonic


鱿鱼 Squid refers to a 鱿 squid which is a type of 鱼 fish, kinda.

Usage


我们 在 夜市 吃 了 烤 鱿鱼。

We ate grilled squid at the night market.

请 把 鱿鱼 切 成 小块。

Please cut the squid into small pieces.

这 家 餐厅 的 炒 鱿鱼 很 好吃。

The stir-fried squid at this restaurant is delicious.