鮇 (wèi) - Wei — a specific name for a type

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wèi ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

鮇 · wèi

Wei — a specific name for a type of fish, often identified as the lenok or Manchurian trout (Brachymystax lenok).

Wei — a specific name for a type

Usage highlights

Wei fishLenok troutManchurian troutBrachymystax lenok

Synonyms

  • 鱘— sturgeon (broader category of fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lenok fish (鮇鱼) is found in Northeast Asia.
  • He caught a Manchurian trout (鮇) in the river.
  • This ancient text mentions the wei fish (鮇).

Collocations

  • Wei fish(鮇鱼)
  • Lenok trout(鮇)
  • Manchurian trout(鮇)
  • Brachymystax lenok(鮇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮇 appears in classical Chinese texts like the Erya, an ancient dictionary.
  • It refers specifically to the lenok fish (Brachymystax lenok), native to rivers in Northeast Asia.
  • The character is rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to specialists in ichthyology or classical Chinese.

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