鯊 (shā) - Shark — a large predatory fish with a

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shā ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

鯊 · shā

Shark — a large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and a prominent dorsal fin.

Shark — a large predatory fish with a

Usage highlights

SharkShark finShark attackWhale sharkShark netShark tooth

Synonyms

  • 鲛— An archaic or literary term for shark

Antonyms

  • 豚— Dolphin (often seen as gentle and intelligent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a great white shark at the aquarium (大白鲨).
  • Shark fin soup is a controversial dish (鱼翅汤).
  • The documentary featured hammerhead sharks (锤头鲨).
  • He is terrified of shark attacks (鲨鱼袭击).

Collocations

  • Shark(鲨鱼)
  • Shark fin(鲨鳍)
  • Shark attack(鲨鱼袭击)
  • Whale shark(鲸鲨)
  • Shark net(防鲨网)
  • Shark tooth(鲨鱼牙齿)

Idioms

  • As cruel as a shark(如鲨般残忍)
  • A shark in the corporate world(商界鲨鱼)
  • Shark-infested waters(鲨鱼出没的水域)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, sharks are often symbols of ferocity, danger, and predatory power.
  • The shark's fin is a traditional, though increasingly controversial, ingredient in Chinese banquets.
  • Modern media often portrays sharks as formidable antagonists in nature documentaries and films.

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