() - A type of clam & a marine bivalve mollusk.

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A type of clam;

a marine bivalve mollusk.

A type of clama marine bivalve mollusk.

Usage highlights

clam shellclam meatfresh clamclam diggingclam soup

Synonyms

  • clam
  • freshwater mussel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The beach was covered with clams (蜌).
  • He collected various shellfish, including clams (蜌).
  • This dish is made with fresh clams (蜌).

Collocations

  • clam shell(蜌壳)
  • clam meat(蜌肉)
  • fresh clam(鲜蜌)
  • clam digging(挖蜌)
  • clam soup(蜌汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Clams have been a food source in coastal Chinese cultures for millennia.
  • Shellfish like clams appear in ancient Chinese texts as common sustenance.

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