鮽 (yú) - A type of fish & specifically refers to a carp-like fish or a

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yú ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

鮽 · yú

A type of fish;

specifically refers to a carp-like fish or a small fish species.

A type of fishspecifically refers to a carp-like fish or a

Usage highlights

Fish speciesSmall carpRiver fishAncient fish name

Synonyms

  • 魚— fish (general term)
  • 鯉— carp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman caught a small fish (鮽) in the river.
  • This ancient text mentions the 鮽 fish species.
  • In classical literature, 鮽 appears as a specific fish type.

Collocations

  • Fish species(魚鮽)
  • Small carp(鮽魚)
  • River fish(河鮽)
  • Ancient fish name(古鮽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鮽 appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific fish name.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered archaic.
  • It represents one of many specific fish names in traditional Chinese classification.

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