蜸 (qiǎn) - A type of large clam or mollusk & ancient term for a specific shellfish.

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蜸 · qiǎn

A type of large clam or mollusk;

ancient term for a specific shellfish.

A type of large clam or molluskancient term for a specific shellfish.

Usage highlights

蜸壳蜸类海蜸蜸肉蜸壳遗址

Synonyms

  • 蛤— clam
  • 蚌— freshwater mussel
  • 贝— shellfish, cowrie

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 蜸 shell (蜸壳).
  • Marine biologists study various mollusks including the 蜸 (蜸类).
  • Archaeologists found 蜸 shells at the coastal site (蜸壳遗址).

Collocations

  • clam shell(蜸壳)
  • clam species(蜸类)
  • sea clam(海蜸)
  • clam meat(蜸肉)
  • clam shell archaeological site(蜸壳遗址)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a specific type of shellfish or clam.
  • Used in archaeological contexts when discussing shell middens or ancient marine resource utilization.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical or specialized interest.

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