蚬 (xiǎn) - Freshwater clam & small bivalve mollusk found in rivers and lakes

蚬Tone 3

xiǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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蚬 · xiǎn

Freshwater clam;

small bivalve mollusk found in rivers and lakes;

also called Corbicula.

Freshwater clamsmall bivalve mollusk found in rivers and lakesalso called Corbicula.

Usage highlights

Freshwater clamClam soupClamshellFresh clamsClam meatGolden clam

Synonyms

  • 蛤— clam (general term)
  • 蚌— freshwater mussel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We found freshwater clams (蚬) in the river.
  • This soup is made with clams (蚬汤).
  • The children collected clamshells (蚬壳) by the shore.
  • The market sells fresh clams (鲜蚬) today.

Collocations

  • Freshwater clam(河蚬)
  • Clam soup(蚬汤)
  • Clamshell(蚬壳)
  • Fresh clams(鲜蚬)
  • Clam meat(蚬肉)
  • Golden clam(黄蚬)

Idioms

  • As numerous as clams in a river(多如河蚬)
  • Searching for clams with a candle(秉烛寻蚬)
  • Clam shell and pearl(蚬壳明珠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Freshwater clams have been a food source in China for thousands of years, mentioned in ancient texts.
  • In some regions, clam gathering is a traditional activity, particularly in river areas.
  • Clams are associated with simplicity and rural life in Chinese literature and poetry.

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