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