蜊 (lí) - Clam — refers to various types of bivalve

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Clam — refers to various types of bivalve mollusks, particularly clams, often found in coastal areas and used as food.

Clam — refers to various types of bivalve

Usage highlights

Clam soupGrilled clamsFresh clamsClam shellClam meatRazor clam

Synonyms

  • 蛤— clam (general term)
  • 蛤蜊— clam (full compound term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered grilled clams (烤蜊) at the seafood restaurant.
  • Clam soup is a popular dish (蜊汤).
  • The beach was covered with empty clam shells (蜊壳).
  • This market sells fresh clams (鲜蜊).

Collocations

  • Clam soup(蜊汤)
  • Grilled clams(烤蜊)
  • Fresh clams(鲜蜊)
  • Clam shell(蜊壳)
  • Clam meat(蜊肉)
  • Razor clam(竹蜊)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Clams have been an important food source in Chinese coastal regions for thousands of years.
  • In Chinese cuisine, clams are valued for their fresh, briny flavor and nutritional properties.
  • Clam shells were historically used as primitive tools and currency in some ancient cultures.

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