鮪 (wěi) - Tuna — refers to various species of tuna & also refers to the sturgeon in classical texts.

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wěi ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鮪 · wěi

Tuna — refers to various species of tuna fish, particularly the bluefin tuna;

also refers to the sturgeon in classical texts.

Tuna — refers to various species of tunaalso refers to the sturgeon in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Tuna fishBluefin tunaTuna sashimiCanned tunaTuna fishing boatTuna belly

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bluefin tuna is a prized fish (黑鮪).
  • Tuna sashimi is delicious (鮪魚生魚片).
  • Canned tuna is convenient (罐頭鮪魚).
  • The fishing season for tuna has begun (鮪魚季).

Collocations

  • Tuna fish(鮪魚)
  • Bluefin tuna(黑鮪)
  • Tuna sashimi(鮪魚生魚片)
  • Canned tuna(罐頭鮪魚)
  • Tuna fishing boat(鮪釣船)
  • Tuna belly(鮪魚肚)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮪 is highly valued in Japanese and Taiwanese cuisine, especially bluefin tuna.
  • In ancient Chinese texts, 鮪 sometimes referred to sturgeon rather than tuna.
  • Tuna fishing is an important industry in many coastal Asian communities.

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