鯈 (tiáo) - A type of small fish & also refers to a legendary creature in Chinese

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鯈 · tiáo

A type of small fish;

also refers to a legendary creature in Chinese mythology.

A type of small fishalso refers to a legendary creature in Chinese

Usage highlights

Small fishMythical creatureFreshwater fishAncient fish speciesLegendary being

Synonyms

  • 鱼— fish (general term)
  • 小鱼— small fish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond was filled with small fish (鯈鱼).
  • Ancient texts mention the mythical creature (鯈).
  • He studied the biology of small freshwater fish (鯈).

Collocations

  • Small fish(鯈鱼)
  • Mythical creature(鯈)
  • Freshwater fish(鯈)
  • Ancient fish species(鯈)
  • Legendary being(鯈)

Idioms

  • The legendary creature of mythology(鯈)
  • Small fish swimming swiftly(鯈鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as both a real fish and a mythical creature.
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese mythology and natural history records.
  • Represents one of the many mythical creatures in Chinese folklore.

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