蠣 (lì) - Oyster — refers to the edible marine bivalve & also appears in the name of the East

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Oyster — refers to the edible marine bivalve mollusk;

also appears in the name of the East Asian rock oyster (牡蠣).

Oyster — refers to the edible marine bivalvealso appears in the name of the East

Usage highlights

OysterOyster mushroomOyster reefOyster shellOyster sauceOyster farming

Synonyms

  • 牡蠣— oyster (more common term)
  • 蠔— oyster (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate fresh oysters (牡蠣) at the seaside restaurant.
  • Oyster sauce (蠔油) is made from oyster extracts.
  • The oyster reef (蠣礁) provides habitat for many marine species.
  • He is allergic to shellfish, including oysters (蠣).

Collocations

  • Oyster(牡蠣)
  • Oyster mushroom(蠔菇)
  • Oyster reef(蠣礁)
  • Oyster shell(蠣殼)
  • Oyster sauce(蠔油)
  • Oyster farming(牡蠣養殖)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern idiom dictionaries

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Oysters have been an important food source in Chinese coastal regions for centuries.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, oysters are considered to have cooling properties and are used for various health benefits.
  • Oyster shells were historically used in construction and as a source of lime.

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