魡 (diào) - To fish with a hook and line & angling.

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diào ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

魡 · diào

To fish with a hook and line;

angling.

To fish with a hook and lineangling.

Usage highlights

FishingFishing rodFishing lineFishing hookFishing spotGo fishing

Synonyms

  • 钓— to fish; to angle
  • 渔— to fish; fishing

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 弃— to abandon; to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys fishing (钓鱼) on weekends.
  • They went angling at the lake (在湖边钓鱼).
  • This is a good spot for fishing (钓鱼的好地方).

Collocations

  • Fishing(钓鱼)
  • Fishing rod(钓竿)
  • Fishing line(钓线)
  • Fishing hook(钓钩)
  • Fishing spot(钓点)
  • Go fishing(去钓鱼)

Idioms

  • Cast a long line to catch a big fish(放长线钓大鱼)
  • An old fisherman - metaphor for a shrewd person(姜太公钓鱼)
  • Fish for fame and reputation(钓名沽誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fishing has deep cultural roots in China, associated with patience, strategy, and contemplation.
  • The character appears in classical texts and idioms, often with metaphorical meanings beyond literal fishing.
  • In traditional culture, fishing was seen as a scholarly pursuit for reclusive intellectuals.

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