(shū) - Shu — a type of small fish, possibly

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shū | 17 strokes | radical:

· shū

Shu — a type of small fish, possibly referring to a specific freshwater fish species in Chinese contexts.

Shu — a type of small fish, possibly

Usage highlights

Shu fishFresh shuCatch shuSmall shuShu scales

Synonyms

  • 小鱼small fish (general term)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream was filled with small shu fish (鮛鱼).
  • He caught a shu while fishing (钓到一条鮛).
  • This dish uses fresh shu (新鲜鮛做的菜).

Collocations

  • Shu fish(鮛鱼)
  • Fresh shu(新鲜鮛)
  • Catch shu(捕鮛)
  • Small shu(小鮛)
  • Shu scales(鮛鳞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮛 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for a specific type of small fish.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its specific ichthyological reference.

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