魺 (hé) - A type of fish & specifically refers to the sheatfish or certain catfish

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hé ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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魺 · hé

A type of fish;

specifically refers to the sheatfish or certain catfish species.

A type of fishspecifically refers to the sheatfish or certain catfish

Usage highlights

SheatfishCatfish speciesFish morphologyRiver fishFreshwater catfish

Synonyms

  • 鲇— catfish
  • 鲶— catfish (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman caught a large sheatfish (魺鱼).
  • This river is known for its catfish species (魺类).
  • We studied the morphology of the sheatfish (魺的形态).

Collocations

  • Sheatfish(魺鱼)
  • Catfish species(魺类)
  • Fish morphology(魺形)
  • River fish(河魺)
  • Freshwater catfish(淡水魺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing aquatic life.
  • Primarily used in scientific or specialized contexts rather than everyday language.

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