鯝 (gù) - Gudgeon — a type of small freshwater fish & also refers to gut contents or intestines in

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鯝 · gù

Gudgeon — a type of small freshwater fish (Cyprinidae family);

also refers to gut contents or intestines in some contexts.

Gudgeon — a type of small freshwater fishalso refers to gut contents or intestines in

Usage highlights

Gudgeon fishFish gudgeonGudgeon speciesSilver gudgeonRound gudgeonGudgeon family

Synonyms

  • 鮈— another type of small cyprinid fish
  • 鳑鲏— bitterling fish, similar small freshwater species

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gudgeon is a small freshwater fish (鯝鱼).
  • Fish gut contents are sometimes called gudgeon (鱼鯝).
  • This river has many gudgeon species (鯝类).
  • He studies gudgeon biology (鯝鱼生物学).

Collocations

  • Gudgeon fish(鯝鱼)
  • Fish gudgeon(鱼鯝)
  • Gudgeon species(鯝类)
  • Silver gudgeon(银鯝)
  • Round gudgeon(圆鯝)
  • Gudgeon family(鯝科)

Idioms

  • Like a gudgeon swallowing bait(如鯝吞饵)
  • Gudgeon in clear water(清水鯝鱼)
  • Silver gudgeon leaping(银鯝跃水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gudgeon fish are commonly found in Chinese freshwater systems and are important in aquatic ecosystems.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, small fish like gudgeon symbolize humility and adaptability.
  • The character appears in regional names for various small cyprinid fish species.

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