鮁 (bō) - Spanish mackerel & a type of fish

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鮁 · bō

Spanish mackerel;

a type of fish;

also refers to a mythical fish-like creature in Chinese mythology.

Spanish mackerela type of fishalso refers to a mythical fish-like creature in

Usage highlights

Spanish mackerelmackerel dumplingsbraised mackerelfresh mackereldried mackerelmackerel balls

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (alternative name)
  • 鲅鱼— Spanish mackerel (simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Spanish mackerel (鮁鱼) is a popular seafood in coastal regions.
  • We had braised mackerel (红烧鮁鱼) for dinner.
  • The fisherman caught a large mackerel (大鮁鱼).
  • Mackerel dumplings (鮁鱼饺子) are a specialty in some areas.

Collocations

  • Spanish mackerel(鮁鱼)
  • mackerel dumplings(鮁鱼饺子)
  • braised mackerel(红烧鮁鱼)
  • fresh mackerel(新鲜鮁鱼)
  • dried mackerel(鮁鱼干)
  • mackerel balls(鮁鱼丸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮁鱼 is a common food fish in Chinese cuisine, especially in coastal provinces like Shandong and Liaoning.
  • In Chinese mythology, 鮁 refers to a mythical fish-like creature mentioned in ancient texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

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