螊 (lián) - A type of marine bivalve mollusk & specifically refers to a kind of clam or

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螊 · lián

A type of marine bivalve mollusk;

specifically refers to a kind of clam or oyster, often mentioned in classical Chinese texts.

A type of marine bivalve molluskspecifically refers to a kind of clam or

Usage highlights

Marine molluskShellfish typeAncient shellfishClam speciesOyster variety

Synonyms

  • 蛤— clam, general term for bivalve mollusks
  • 蚌— freshwater mussel, clam

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of shellfish called 螊 (螊).
  • Marine biologists study various mollusks including 螊 (螊).
  • Some classical recipes included 螊 (螊) as an ingredient.

Collocations

  • Marine mollusk(海螊)
  • Shellfish type(螊类)
  • Ancient shellfish(古螊)
  • Clam species(螊种)
  • Oyster variety(螊属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing marine life and natural history.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language, primarily of interest to scholars and specialists.

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