鯞 (zhǒu) - Bream — refers to a type of freshwater

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Bream — refers to a type of freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling or small bream.

Bream — refers to a type of freshwater

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Synonyms

  • 鳊— bream, another type of freshwater fish
  • 鲂— bream, similar freshwater fish species

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond contains several species of bream (鯞鱼).
  • This fish is known as bitterling (苦鯞).
  • He caught a small bream (小鯞) while fishing.
  • The market sells fresh bream (鲜鯞) today.

Collocations

  • bream fish(鯞鱼)
  • bitterling(苦鯞)
  • small bream(小鯞)
  • fresh bream(鲜鯞)
  • bream species(鯞类)
  • bream fishing(钓鯞)

Idioms

  • Like a fish in water(如鱼得水)
  • Fish leaping over the dragon gate(鲤鱼跳龙门)
  • Fish and water深情(鱼水情深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bream fish are commonly found in Chinese freshwater ecosystems and are part of traditional fishing culture.
  • In Chinese cuisine, bream is valued for its delicate flavor and is often served steamed or braised.
  • Fish in Chinese culture symbolize abundance and prosperity, often appearing in art and literature.

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