(kào) - A type of dried fish & fish jerky

Tone 4

kào | 17 strokes | radical:

· kào

A type of dried fish;

fish jerky;

preserved fish product.

A type of dried fishfish jerkypreserved fish product.

Usage highlights

dried fishfish jerkydried seafoodpreserved fishfish drying

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought some dried fish (鱼鮳) at the market.
  • This fish jerky (鮳鱼) is quite flavorful.
  • Traditional fish preservation method produces fish jerky (鱼鮳).

Collocations

  • dried fish(鱼鮳)
  • fish jerky(鮳鱼)
  • dried seafood(海鮳)
  • preserved fish(腌鮳)
  • fish drying(晒鮳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮳 represents traditional fish preservation methods in coastal regions of China.
  • The character reflects the importance of fish in Chinese culinary traditions and food preservation techniques.
  • Dried fish products have been part of Chinese cuisine for centuries, especially in southern coastal areas.

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