Is 鮃 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, 鮃 is rarely used in personal names as it specifically refers to a type of fish and lacks the abstract meanings typically preferred in names.

What is the difference between 鮃 and 比目鱼?

鮃 refers specifically to left-eyed flounders (Bothidae family), while 比目鱼 is the general term for all flatfish including flounders, soles, and turbots.

How is 鮃 used in Japanese context?

In Japanese, 鮃 (hirame) refers to the olive flounder and is considered a high-quality fish for sushi and sashimi, often compared to turbot in Western cuisine.

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Flatfish — a type of marine flatfish, specifically referring to fish in the Bothidae family (left-eyed flounders).

Flatfish — a type of marine flatfish, specifically

Usage highlights

FlatfishSpotted flatfishOlive flounderFlatfish familyLargeFlatfish fishing

Synonyms

比目鱼— flatfish (general term)
左口鱼— left-eyed flounder

Usage & contexts

Examples

We ordered grilled flatfish (烤鮃鱼) at the seafood restaurant.
The flatfish (鮃) is known for its asymmetrical body and both eyes on one side.
This species of flatfish (鮃类) is common in East Asian waters.
The fisherman caught a large flatfish (大鮃).

Collocations

Flatfish(鮃鱼)
Spotted flatfish(斑鮃)
Olive flounder(牙鮃)
Flatfish family(鮃科)
Large-tooth flounder(大齿鮃)
Flatfish fishing(捕鮃)

Idioms

None commonly associated with this character

Cultural background

FAQ

鮃 refers to specific types of flatfish commonly found in East Asian waters and consumed as food.
In Japanese cuisine, 鮃 (hirame) is a prized white-fleshed fish used in sushi and sashimi.
The character combines the fish radical (魚) with 平 (flat/level), describing the fish's physical characteristics.

鮃 (píng) - Flatfish — a type of marine flatfish, specifically