鯙 (chún) - A type of fish, specifically the Chinese sturgeon
鯙 · chún
A type of fish, specifically the Chinese sturgeon or similar large fish species.
A type of fish, specifically the Chinese sturgeon
Usage highlights
Chinese sturgeonlarge fishriver sturgeonancient fishprotected sturgeon
Synonyms
- 鱘— sturgeon (more common character for sturgeon)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The Chinese sturgeon (鯙) is a protected species.
- Ancient texts mention this fish (鯙) in rivers.
- Fishermen occasionally catch this large fish (鯙) in the Yangtze.
Collocations
- Chinese sturgeon(中華鯙)
- large fish(大鯙)
- river sturgeon(江鯙)
- ancient fish(古鯙)
- protected sturgeon(保護鯙)
Cultural background
FAQ- The sturgeon has been mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a significant river fish.
- In traditional Chinese culture, large fish like sturgeons were sometimes associated with abundance and prosperity.
- The Chinese sturgeon is now a protected species due to environmental concerns.