罭 (yù) - A type of fine-meshed fishing net & a small net used for catching fish.

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yù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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罭 · yù

A type of fine-meshed fishing net;

a small net used for catching fish.

A type of fine-meshed fishing neta small net used for catching fish.

Usage highlights

Fishing netFine netNinefold netCast the net

Synonyms

  • 网— net (general term)
  • 罗网— net for catching birds or fish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman used a small net (罭) to catch minnows.
  • Ancient texts describe various fishing gear, including the 罭.
  • This type of net (九罭) is mentioned in the Classic of Poetry.

Collocations

  • Fishing net(渔罭)
  • Fine net(细罭)
  • Ninefold net(九罭)
  • Cast the net(施罭)

Idioms

  • The Ninefold Net(九罭)
  • Fine nets and large seines(罭罟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 罭 appears in classical Chinese texts, such as the Classic of Poetry (诗经), describing fishing implements.
  • It represents a specific, often smaller or finer, type of net within the broader category of ancient Chinese fishing tools.
  • Its usage is primarily literary and historical, reflecting details of ancient material culture.

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