() - A type of seashell & ancient name for a kind of clam

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A type of seashell;

ancient name for a kind of clam;

used in classical texts and place names.

A type of seashellancient name for a kind of clamused in classical texts and place names.

Usage highlights

蚆蛸蚆壳海蚆古蚆蚆类

Synonyms

  • shell; shellfish (general term)
  • clam (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of shell called 蚆 (bā).
  • This character appears in some classical Chinese works (古籍中的蚆).
  • There is a place called 蚆蛸山 (Bāshāo Mountain) in historical records.

Collocations

  • bāshāo - a place name(蚆蛸)
  • 蚆壳(bā ké - 蚆 shell)
  • 海蚆(hǎi bā - sea 蚆)
  • 古蚆(gǔ bā - ancient 蚆)
  • 蚆类(bā lèi - 蚆 category)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing marine life and shells.
  • Used in some historical place names, particularly in coastal regions.
  • Represents a specialized vocabulary in classical Chinese natural history.

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