鯏 (lí) - A type of small clam or short-necked clam & also refers to the Corbicula clam species.

鯏Tone 2

lí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

鯏 · lí

A type of small clam or short-necked clam found in East Asian waters;

also refers to the Corbicula clam species.

A type of small clam or short-necked clamalso refers to the Corbicula clam species.

Usage highlights

ShortCorbicula clamFresh clamsClam gatheringClam soupSteamed clams

Synonyms

  • 蛤— clam (general term)
  • 貝— shellfish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We collected clams (鯏) at the seashore.
  • This dish uses fresh short-necked clams (鯏).
  • Corbicula clams (鯏) are common in Japanese cuisine.
  • The river was rich with small clams (鯏).

Collocations

  • Short-necked clam(鯏)
  • Corbicula clam(鯏)
  • Fresh clams(新鮮な鯏)
  • Clam gathering(鯏採り)
  • Clam soup(鯏の味噌汁)
  • Steamed clams(蒸し鯏)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts (as 鯏) for the Corbicula clam species
  • Considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine, often used in soups and steamed dishes
  • The character combines the fish radical with 利 (benefit/sharp), possibly referring to the clam's value

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