(xiá) - A type of fish, possibly referring to a

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· xiá

A type of fish, possibly referring to a specific species or a general term for fish in certain contexts.

A type of fish, possibly referring to a

Usage highlights

Fish scalesAquatic lifeMarine creatureFish speciesAncient fish

Synonyms

  • fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market sells various types of fish (鱼), including the 魻.
  • In ancient texts, 魻 might refer to a specific aquatic creature.
  • Some regional dialects use 魻 to describe certain fish species.

Collocations

  • Fish scales(鱼鳞)
  • Aquatic life(水生生物)
  • Marine creature(海洋生物)
  • Fish species(鱼类)
  • Ancient fish(古鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily found in classical or specialized texts.
  • Associated with aquatic life and possibly used in historical descriptions of fauna.

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