红烧鲤鱼

紅燒鯉魚

hóngshāo lǐyú

noun

Measure Word

一条红烧鲤鱼 tiáo

Meanings

1 red-braised carp
2 carp braised in soy sauce

Characters

to braise / cook

Examples

过年桌上一定要有一条红烧鲤鱼。

Guònián zhuōshang yídìng yào yǒu yìtiáo hóngshāo lǐyú.

A red-braised carp is a must on the New Year's table.

妈妈的红烧鲤鱼总是烧得很入味。

Māma de hóngshāo lǐyú zǒngshì shāo de hěn rùwèi.

Mom's red-braised carp is always deeply flavored.

Tips

culture

Carp symbolizes prosperity (鱼 yú puns with 余 'surplus'), so a whole 红烧鲤鱼 is a Lunar New Year staple, especially in the north. 'Carp leaping over the dragon gate' (鲤鱼跳龙门) also makes it auspicious for exams and careers.

Stroke Order

红 hóng

烧 shāo

鲤 lǐ

鱼 yú