渔 (yú) - To fish & fishing

渔Tone 2

yú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

渔 · yú

To fish;

fishing;

fisherman;

related to fishing industry or activities.

To fishfishingfisherman

Usage highlights

FishingFishermanFishing villageFishing rightsFisheryFishing boat

Synonyms

  • 捕鱼— to catch fish
  • 钓鱼— angling; fishing with a rod

Antonyms

  • 耕— to plow; farming (contrasting livelihood)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys fishing (钓鱼) on weekends.
  • The fisherman (渔夫) caught a large fish.
  • This is a fishing village (渔村).
  • Fishing rights (渔权) are an important issue.

Collocations

  • Fishing(钓鱼)
  • Fisherman(渔夫)
  • Fishing village(渔村)
  • Fishing rights(渔权)
  • Fishery(渔业)
  • Fishing boat(渔船)

Idioms

  • To fish for fame and praise(沽名钓誉)
  • To reap without sowing(坐收渔利)
  • To fish in troubled waters(浑水摸鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents one of China's traditional livelihoods, alongside farming and woodcutting.
  • Associated with patience, sustenance, and making a living from nature's resources.
  • In Daoist philosophy, fishing symbolizes a simple, content life away from worldly affairs.

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