(qīn) - A type of long, slender marine fish with & also refers to a type of shellfish or

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qīn | 18 strokes | radical:

· qīn

A type of long, slender marine fish with a sharp snout;

also refers to a type of shellfish or marine creature in classical texts.

A type of long, slender marine fish withalso refers to a type of shellfish or

Usage highlights

鮼鱼鮼贝海鮼鮼类珍鮼古鮼

Synonyms

  • 针鱼needlefish (similar slender marine fish)
  • 长鱼long fish (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed a fossil of an ancient鮼 fish (鮼鱼).
  • This seafood dish contains鮼 shellfish (鮼贝).
  • Marine biologists study the鮼 species (鮼类).
  • Ancient texts mention the鮼 as a delicacy (珍品鮼).

Collocations

  • qīn yú(鮼鱼)
  • qīn bèi(鮼贝)
  • hǎi qīn(海鮼)
  • qīn lèi(鮼类)
  • zhēn qīn(珍鮼)
  • gǔ qīn(古鮼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮼 appears in classical Chinese texts describing marine life and delicacies.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in specialized contexts like marine biology and historical texts.
  • Its fish radical (鱼) clearly indicates its association with aquatic creatures.

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