鮉 (diāo) - A type of fish, specifically the Japanese Spanish

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鮉 · diāo

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese Spanish mackerel or Japanese seerfish (Scomberomorus niphonius).

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese Spanish

Usage highlights

Spanish mackerelGrilled Spanish mackerelSpanish mackerel sashimiFresh Spanish mackerelSpanish mackerel seasonSpanish mackerel fishing

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (more common name)
  • 鰆— Japanese Spanish mackerel (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a Spanish mackerel (鮉) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled Spanish mackerel (烤鮉鱼).
  • Spanish mackerel sushi (鮉寿司) is a delicacy.
  • The Spanish mackerel migration (鮉鱼洄游) occurs seasonally.

Collocations

  • Spanish mackerel(鮉鱼)
  • Grilled Spanish mackerel(烤鮉)
  • Spanish mackerel sashimi(鮉刺身)
  • Fresh Spanish mackerel(新鲜鮉鱼)
  • Spanish mackerel season(鮉鱼季节)
  • Spanish mackerel fishing(钓鮉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Spanish mackerel (鮉) is a popular food fish in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japanese and Chinese cooking.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, fish in general symbolize abundance and prosperity, though this specific fish doesn't have particular symbolic meaning beyond being a food source.

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