魼 (qū) - A type of flatfish or sole & also refers to a mythical sea creature in

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魼 · qū

A type of flatfish or sole;

also refers to a mythical sea creature in ancient texts.

A type of flatfish or solealso refers to a mythical sea creature in

Usage highlights

FlatfishSea creatureFish bodyMythical fishFlat body

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market sells fresh flatfish (魼鱼).
  • Ancient texts mention a mythical sea creature (海魼).
  • This fish has a distinctive flat body (魼形鱼).

Collocations

  • Flatfish(魼鱼)
  • Sea creature(海魼)
  • Fish body(鱼魼)
  • Mythical fish(神魼)
  • Flat body(魼形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a type of marine creature.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.

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