蠘 (jié) - Swimming crab — refers to various species of
蠘 · jié
Swimming crab — refers to various species of marine crabs in the family Portunidae, characterized by flattened paddle-like rear legs adapted for swimming.
Swimming crab — refers to various species of
Usage highlights
Swimming crabBlue swimming crabFresh swimming crabSwimming crab seasonCatch swimming crabsSwimming crab meat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We caught several swimming crabs (蠘) at the beach.
- This dish features blue swimming crab (蓝蠘).
- Swimming crab season begins in summer (蠘季).
- The market sells fresh swimming crabs (鲜蠘).
Collocations
- Swimming crab(蠘)
- Blue swimming crab(蓝蠘)
- Fresh swimming crab(鲜蠘)
- Swimming crab season(蠘季)
- Catch swimming crabs(捉蠘)
- Swimming crab meat(蠘肉)
Cultural background
FAQ- Swimming crabs are common seafood in coastal regions of China, particularly in Southern China.
- They are valued for their tender meat and are often used in various culinary dishes.
- The character 蠘 is primarily used in regional dialects and culinary contexts rather than formal writing.