蚫 (bào) - Abalone — a type of large edible sea

蚫Tone 4

bào ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

蚫 · bào

Abalone — a type of large edible sea snail, considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.

Abalone — a type of large edible sea

Usage highlights

Braised abaloneDried abaloneAbalone shellFresh abaloneAbalone mushroomCanned abalone

Synonyms

  • 鲍鱼— abalone (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered braised abalone (红烧蚫) at the restaurant.
  • Dried abalone (干蚫) is expensive but delicious.
  • Abalone shell (蚫壳) is used in traditional crafts.

Collocations

  • Braised abalone(红烧蚫)
  • Dried abalone(干蚫)
  • Abalone shell(蚫壳)
  • Fresh abalone(鲜蚫)
  • Abalone mushroom(蚫菇)
  • Canned abalone(罐装蚫)

Idioms

  • As precious as abalone and sea cucumber(珍如蚫参)
  • Abalone and shark fin banquet(蚫翅宴席)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Abalone is considered one of the 'Four Great Delicacies of the Sea' in Chinese cuisine.
  • Traditionally served at banquets and special occasions as a symbol of wealth and luxury.
  • The character combines the insect radical 虫 with the phonetic component 包, indicating its shell-like appearance.

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