How to Write 鳃
The character 鳃 (sāi) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
鳃 is pronounced sāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means gill.
Common Words with 鳃
鱼鳃
yú sāi
Fish gills
鳃部
sāi bù
gill area
鳃盖
sāi gài
gill cover (operculum)
Example Sentences
鱼用鱼鳃呼吸。
yú yòng yú sāi hū xī
Fish breathe through their gills.
鱼的鳃部是红色的。
yú de sāi bù shì hóng sè de
The fish's gills are red.
鳃盖保护着鱼鳃。
sāi gài bǎo hù zhe yú sāi
The gill cover protects the gills.
Practice Writing 鳃 (sāi)
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