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鲜 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
fresh; bright (in color); delicious
few; rare
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fresh
flower
seafood
bright-colored
to keep fresh
vivid
fresh and delicious
blood
three fresh ingredients
rarely known to anyone
very few
Notice where 鲜 sits in each complete thought.
I was able to buy fresh fish in the market.
Source: Tatoeba #8865160 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe was carrying a basket full of flowers.
Source: Tatoeba #375975 · CC BY 2.0 FRI want to eat fish and seafood.
Source: Tatoeba #471393 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe square was illuminated by bright lights.
Source: Tatoeba #3080265 · CC BY 2.0 FRI want some fresh eggs.
Source: Tatoeba #5091355 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.