鮄 (fú) - A type of fish, specifically referring to flying

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fú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鮄 · fú

A type of fish, specifically referring to flying fish or certain species of pomfret.

A type of fish, specifically referring to flying

Usage highlights

Flying fishPomfret fishSilver pomfretGolden pomfretGrilled pomfretSteamed pomfret

Synonyms

  • 鲳— Pomfret (more common character for pomfret fish)
  • 飞鱼— Flying fish (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flying fish (飞鮄) can glide above the water surface.
  • We saw a school of pomfret (鮄鱼) in the aquarium.
  • This dish features grilled pomfret (烤鮄).

Collocations

  • Flying fish(飞鮄)
  • Pomfret fish(鮄鱼)
  • Silver pomfret(银鮄)
  • Golden pomfret(金鮄)
  • Grilled pomfret(烤鮄)
  • Steamed pomfret(蒸鮄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮄 appears in classical Chinese texts describing marine life, particularly flying fish.
  • In culinary contexts, pomfret (often written as 鲳) is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in specialized contexts.

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