蜯 (bàng) - Clam — a type of bivalve mollusk & variant form of 蚌 (bàng) meaning clam or

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Clam — a type of bivalve mollusk;

variant form of 蚌 (bàng) meaning clam or oyster.

Clam — a type of bivalve molluskvariant form of 蚌 (bàng) meaning clam or

Usage highlights

River clamClam shellClam meatPearl clamFreshwater clamClam fishing

Synonyms

  • 蚌— clam, oyster (standard form)
  • 蛤— clam, frog (in some contexts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river clam (河蜯) is found in freshwater.
  • Pearls are produced by certain clams (珍珠蜯).
  • Clam meat (蜯肉) is considered a delicacy.
  • The clam shell (蜯壳) can be used in crafts.

Collocations

  • River clam(河蜯)
  • Clam shell(蜯壳)
  • Clam meat(蜯肉)
  • Pearl clam(珍珠蜯)
  • Freshwater clam(淡水蜯)
  • Clam fishing(捕蜯)

Idioms

  • The clam and the snipe grapple(鹬蜯相争)
  • Clam pearl(蜯珠)
  • Clam's treasure(蜯宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蜯 is a variant character for 蚌, both referring to clams and oysters.
  • In Chinese culture, clams are associated with hidden treasures, particularly pearls.
  • The character appears in the idiom '鹬蚌相争' (when snipe and clam grapple, the fisherman profits) about mutual destruction.

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