漁 (yú) - To fish & fishing

漁Tone 2

yú ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

漁 · yú

To fish;

fishing;

fisherman;

related to fishing activities and fishermen.

To fishfishingfisherman

Usage highlights

Fishing industryFishing villageFishermanFishing boatFishing portFishing net

Synonyms

  • 钓— to angle; to fish with hook and line
  • 捕鱼— to catch fish

Antonyms

  • 猎— to hunt (on land)
  • 耕— to farm; to cultivate land

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He went fishing by the river (河边钓鱼).
  • Fishing boats returned to harbor (渔船回港).
  • This area has rich fishing grounds (渔场).
  • Traditional fishing methods (传统渔法).

Collocations

  • Fishing industry(渔业)
  • Fishing village(渔村)
  • Fisherman(渔民)
  • Fishing boat(渔船)
  • Fishing port(渔港)
  • Fishing net(渔网)

Idioms

  • Sit back and wait for the fish to come(坐收渔利)
  • The fisherman's gain(渔人之利)
  • Fishing for fame and reputation(沽名钓誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents one of China's traditional livelihoods along rivers and coasts.
  • Associated with simplicity, patience, and living in harmony with nature.
  • In Daoist philosophy, fishing symbolizes contentment and detachment from worldly affairs.

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