魦 (shā) - Shark — refers to a type of shark & also used in the name of the sawshark

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魦 · shā

Shark — refers to a type of shark or shark-like fish;

also used in the name of the sawshark (Pristiophoridae).

Shark — refers to a type of sharkalso used in the name of the sawshark

Usage highlights

SawsharkSmall sharkShark finShark family

Synonyms

  • 鯊— shark (more common character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sawshark is a type of cartilaginous fish (魦魚).
  • He caught a small shark (小魦).
  • The shark fin is a delicacy in some cultures (魦魚翅).

Collocations

  • Sawshark(魦魚)
  • Small shark(小魦)
  • Shark fin(魦魚翅)
  • Shark family(魦科)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 魦 is a variant form used specifically for certain types of sharks.
  • It is less common than the standard character 鯊 for 'shark'.

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