魲 (lú) - Fish — specifically refers to the Japanese sea & a type of fish found in East Asian

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lú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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魲 · lú

Fish — specifically refers to the Japanese sea bass or Lateolabrax japonicus;

a type of fish found in East Asian waters.

Fish — specifically refers to the Japanese seaa type of fish found in East Asian

Usage highlights

Sea bass fishGrilled sea bassFresh sea bassSea bass soupSteamed sea bass

Synonyms

  • 鲈鱼— sea bass (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a sea bass (魲鱼) while fishing.
  • This restaurant specializes in grilled sea bass (烤魲鱼).
  • The Japanese sea bass (魲) is common in coastal waters.

Collocations

  • Sea bass fish(魲鱼)
  • Grilled sea bass(烤魲鱼)
  • Fresh sea bass(鲜魲)
  • Sea bass soup(魲鱼汤)
  • Steamed sea bass(清蒸魲鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 魲 specifically refers to the Japanese sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus), an important food fish in East Asian cuisine.
  • In Japanese, this character is used for 'suzuki' (sea bass), while in Chinese it's a rare character primarily used in specialized contexts.

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