(bìng) - A type of freshwater fish, possibly referring to

Tone 4

bìng | 17 strokes | radical:

· bìng

A type of freshwater fish, possibly referring to a specific carp or minnow species found in Chinese rivers.

A type of freshwater fish, possibly referring to

Usage highlights

鮩鱼鮩类鮩科江鮩河鮩鮩肉

Synonyms

  • fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman caught several 鮩 fish (鮩鱼) from the river.
  • This dish features steamed 鮩 (清蒸鮩).
  • 鮩 is sometimes mentioned in classical texts (古书中的鮩).

Collocations

  • bìng yú(鮩鱼)
  • bìng lèi(鮩类)
  • bìng kē(鮩科)
  • jiāng bìng(江鮩)
  • hé bìng(河鮩)
  • bìng ròu(鮩肉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮩 appears in classical Chinese texts like the Erya, an ancient dictionary.
  • It represents one of many specific fish names in traditional Chinese taxonomy.
  • The character reflects the detailed classification of aquatic life in ancient China.

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