鮭 (guī) - Salmon — a type of fish & also refers to certain fish in Chinese culinary

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Salmon — a type of fish;

also refers to certain fish in Chinese culinary context.

In Taiwanese Mandarin, also refers to salmon specifically.

Salmon — a type of fishalso refers to certain fish in Chinese culinary

Usage highlights

SalmonGrilled salmonSalmon roeSalmon sashimiSmoked salmonSalmon steak

Synonyms

  • 三文魚— Salmon (alternative term, from English 'salmon')
  • 馬哈魚— Salmon (regional term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate grilled salmon (烤鮭魚) for dinner.
  • Salmon roe is a delicacy (鮭魚卵).
  • This restaurant serves salmon sashimi (鮭魚生魚片).
  • The salmon swim upstream to spawn (鮭魚逆流而上).

Collocations

  • Salmon(鮭魚)
  • Grilled salmon(烤鮭魚)
  • Salmon roe(鮭魚卵)
  • Salmon sashimi(鮭魚生魚片)
  • Smoked salmon(煙燻鮭魚)
  • Salmon steak(鮭魚排)

Idioms

  • Like a salmon swimming upstream(如鮭魚逆流)
  • Salmon returning to its birthplace(鮭魚返鄉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese cuisine, salmon is a popular fish for various dishes, especially in modern times.
  • Salmon is associated with determination and perseverance due to its upstream migration behavior.
  • In Taiwan, 鮭魚 specifically refers to salmon, while in mainland China it may refer to various fish species.

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