() - A type of clam or oyster & specifically refers to a small oyster species.

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pí | 23 strokes | radical:

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A type of clam or oyster;

specifically refers to a small oyster species.

A type of clam or oysterspecifically refers to a small oyster species.

Usage highlights

pí oysterpí shellpí type clamsea pífreshwater pí

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient texts mention a type of shellfish called pí (蠯).
  • Marine biologists study various mollusks including the pí oyster (蠯).
  • Archaeologists found pí shells (蠯壳) at the coastal settlement site.

Collocations

  • pí oyster()
  • pí shell(蠯壳)
  • pí type clam(蠯类)
  • sea pí(海蠯)
  • freshwater pí(淡水蠯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a specific type of edible shellfish.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language, primarily of historical and academic interest.
  • Represents the detailed classification of marine life in traditional Chinese natural history.

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