魠 (tuō) - A type of fish, specifically referring to the

魠Tone 1

tuō ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

魠 · tuō

A type of fish, specifically referring to the Spanish mackerel or similar species in Chinese contexts.

A type of fish, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

Spanish mackerelgrilled mackerelfresh mackerelmackerel filletsteamed mackerelmackerel soup

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (more common term)
  • 鲅鱼— mackerel (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a Spanish mackerel (魠鱼) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled mackerel (烤魠鱼).
  • The fishmonger displayed fresh mackerel (新鲜魠鱼).
  • Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (魠鱼富含Omega-3脂肪酸).

Collocations

  • Spanish mackerel(魠鱼)
  • grilled mackerel(烤魠鱼)
  • fresh mackerel(新鲜魠鱼)
  • mackerel fillet(魠鱼片)
  • steamed mackerel(蒸魠鱼)
  • mackerel soup(魠鱼汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 魠 refers to specific fish species in Chinese culinary and fishing contexts, particularly the Spanish mackerel.
  • This character is primarily used in specialized contexts like fishing, culinary arts, and marine biology.
  • The character contains the fish radical (魚), clearly indicating its semantic category.

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