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

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qiú | 16 strokes | radical:

· qiú

A type of fish, possibly referring to a specific species of carp or similar freshwater fish.

A type of fish, possibly referring to a

Usage highlights

freshwater fishfish speciescarp familyriver fish鮂 fish

Synonyms

  • fish (general term)
  • carp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fish in the river includes the 鮂 (qiú) species.
  • He caught a 鮂 (qiú) while fishing.
  • This dish is made with 鮂 (qiú) fish.

Collocations

  • freshwater fish(淡水鮂)
  • fish species(鮂鱼)
  • carp family(鲤科鮂)
  • river fish(河鮂)
  • 鮂 fish()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮂 is a rare character primarily used in classical texts and specialized contexts.
  • As a fish character, it carries associations with aquatic life and natural abundance in Chinese culture.
  • The character's rarity makes it primarily of interest to scholars and specialists rather than general usage.

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