魱 (hú) - A type of fish, specifically the Japanese gizzard & also refers to a mythical fish in ancient

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hú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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魱 · hú

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese gizzard shad or konoshiro gizzard shad (Konosirus punctatus);

also refers to a mythical fish in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese gizzardalso refers to a mythical fish in ancient

Usage highlights

魱鱼当魱江魱海魱魱类

Synonyms

  • 鰮— sardine (similar small fish)
  • 鯷— anchovy (similar small fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The konoshiro gizzard shad is a common fish in East Asian waters (魱鱼).
  • Ancient texts mention a mythical fish called 当魱 (dāng hú).
  • Fishermen sometimes catch 魱 along the coast (沿海的魱鱼).

Collocations

  • hú yú(魱鱼)
  • dāng hú(当魱)
  • jiāng hú(江魱)
  • hǎi hú(海魱)
  • hú lèi(魱类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a mythical fish.
  • In modern usage, refers to the konoshiro gizzard shad, a fish found in East Asian waters.
  • The character is rarely used in contemporary Chinese outside of specific ichthyological contexts.

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