鮰 (huí) - Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) — a freshwater

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Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) — a freshwater fish species native to China, known for its tender flesh and considered a delicacy.

Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) — a freshwater

Usage highlights

Longsnout catfishBraised longsnout catfishSteamed longsnout catfishYangtze longsnout catfishLongsnout catfish soupLongsnout catfish head

Synonyms

  • 长吻鮠— longsnout catfish (alternative name)
  • 江团— river mass (culinary name)
  • 肥沱— fat tuo (regional name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese longsnout catfish (鮰鱼) is prized for its delicate flavor.
  • This restaurant specializes in braised longsnout catfish (红烧鮰鱼).
  • The Yangtze River basin is home to the longsnout catfish (长江鮰鱼).
  • Fishermen caught several longsnout catfish (鮰鱼) in the lake today.

Collocations

  • Longsnout catfish(鮰鱼)
  • Braised longsnout catfish(红烧鮰鱼)
  • Steamed longsnout catfish(清蒸鮰鱼)
  • Yangtze longsnout catfish(长江鮰鱼)
  • Longsnout catfish soup(鮰鱼汤)
  • Longsnout catfish head(鮰鱼头)

Idioms

  • As tender as longsnout catfish(嫩如鮰鱼)
  • Longsnout catfish leaps over the dragon gate(鮰鱼跃龙门)
  • The delicacy of the longsnout catfish(鮰鱼之珍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The longsnout catfish has been considered a culinary delicacy in Chinese cuisine for centuries, particularly in the Yangtze River region.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, longsnout catfish is believed to have nourishing properties and is often recommended for recuperation.
  • The fish features in regional culinary traditions of provinces along the Yangtze River like Hubei and Jiangsu.

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