(ér) - roe, fish eggs & specifically refers to the eggs or spawn of

Tone 2

ér | 17 strokes | radical:

· ér

roe, fish eggs;

specifically refers to the eggs or spawn of fish.

roe, fish eggsspecifically refers to the eggs or spawn of

Usage highlights

fish roeroe dishroe productionsturgeon roesalmon roeroe processing

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef prepared salmon roe (鲑鱼鱼子).
  • Caviar is a delicacy made from sturgeon roe (鲟鱼鱼子).
  • Fish roe is rich in nutrients (鱼子营养丰富).

Collocations

  • fish roe(鱼子)
  • roe dish(鱼子菜肴)
  • roe production(鱼子生产)
  • sturgeon roe(鲟鱼子)
  • salmon roe(鲑鱼子)
  • roe processing(鱼子加工)

Idioms

  • Fish roe and shrimp eyes(鱼子虾眼)
  • As numerous as fish roe(多如鱼子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fish roe has been considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine for centuries.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, fish roe is believed to have nutritional and tonic properties.
  • The character reflects the importance of fish in Chinese culture and diet.

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