魬 (bǎn) - A type of flatfish or flounder & specifically refers to certain species of righteye flounders

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bǎn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

魬 · bǎn

A type of flatfish or flounder;

specifically refers to certain species of righteye flounders in the family Pleuronectidae.

A type of flatfish or flounderspecifically refers to certain species of righteye flounders

Usage highlights

Flounder fishOlive flounderFlounder fishingFlounder filletBastard halibutFlounder species

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The restaurant serves delicious flounder (魬鱼).
  • He caught a large flounder while fishing (钓到一条大魬鱼).
  • This species is commonly called the olive flounder (牙魬).
  • Flounder fillets are popular in Japanese cuisine (魬鱼片).

Collocations

  • Flounder fish(魬鱼)
  • Olive flounder(牙魬)
  • Flounder fishing(钓魬)
  • Flounder fillet(魬鱼片)
  • Bastard halibut(褐牙魬)
  • Flounder species(魬类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 魬 is a specialized term in marine biology and fisheries, referring specifically to flatfish species.
  • In Chinese culinary culture, flounder (魬鱼) is considered a delicacy and is prized for its delicate texture and mild flavor.
  • The character combines the fish radical (鱼) with 反, indicating the flatfish's characteristic of having both eyes on one side of its body.

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