鯌 (kào) - A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sea

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kào ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯌 · kào

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sea bass or Lateolabrax japonicus.

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sea

Usage highlights

Sea bassGrilled sea bassSteamed sea bassFresh sea bassSea bass soup

Synonyms

  • 鲈鱼— Perch or sea bass (common name for similar fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He caught a sea bass (鯌鱼) while fishing.
  • This dish features grilled Japanese sea bass (烤鯌鱼).
  • The sea bass (鯌) is a popular food fish in East Asia.

Collocations

  • Sea bass(鯌鱼)
  • Grilled sea bass(烤鯌鱼)
  • Steamed sea bass(蒸鯌鱼)
  • Fresh sea bass(新鲜鯌鱼)
  • Sea bass soup(鯌鱼汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鯌 refers to a specific fish species valued in East Asian cuisine.
  • It is primarily used in biological and culinary contexts rather than in broader cultural symbolism.

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