鮦 (tóng) - Catfish — refers to various species of catfish & also used in place names.

鮦Tone 2

tóng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

鮦 · tóng

Catfish — refers to various species of catfish;

also used in place names.

Catfish — refers to various species of catfishalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

CatfishTongtai townTong RiverFreshwater catfishGiant catfishCatfish species

Synonyms

  • 鲶鱼— catfish (more common term)
  • 鲇鱼— catfish (alternative writing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river is rich with catfish (鮦鱼).
  • We visited the ancient town of Tongtai (鮦城镇).
  • This dish features freshwater catfish (淡水鮦).

Collocations

  • Catfish(鮦鱼)
  • Tongtai town(鮦城镇)
  • Tong River(鮦河)
  • Freshwater catfish(淡水鮦)
  • Giant catfish(大鮦)
  • Catfish species(鮦类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮦 appears in historical place names like Tongtai (鮦城镇) in Anhui province.
  • The character combines the fish radical (鱼) with the phonetic component 同, indicating its pronunciation.
  • Catfish have been part of Chinese cuisine and freshwater ecosystems for centuries.

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