魿 (líng) - Ling — a type of fish, specifically the

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líng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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魿 · líng

Ling — a type of fish, specifically the Chinese mud carp (Cirrhinus molitorella), found in freshwater rivers and lakes in southern China.

Ling — a type of fish, specifically the

Usage highlights

Ling fishFreshwater lingSteamed lingLing soupPearl River lingLing fillet

Synonyms

  • 鲮— Alternative character for the same fish species
  • 鲮鱼— Ling fish (more common variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese mud carp (魿鱼) is a common freshwater fish.
  • We caught several ling fish (魿) in the Pearl River.
  • This dish is made with fresh ling (新鲜魿鱼).
  • The ling (魿) is known for its tender flesh.

Collocations

  • Ling fish(魿鱼)
  • Freshwater ling(淡水魿)
  • Steamed ling(清蒸魿鱼)
  • Ling soup(魿鱼汤)
  • Pearl River ling(珠江魿)
  • Ling fillet(魿鱼片)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 魿 specifically refers to the Chinese mud carp, an important food fish in southern Chinese cuisine.
  • It is particularly associated with the Pearl River system and is a popular ingredient in Cantonese cooking.
  • As a fish radical character, it follows the common pattern for naming fish species in Chinese.

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