(dōng) - A type of fish, specifically the male salmon & also refers to a legendary fish in Chinese

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dōng | 19 strokes | radical:

· dōng

A type of fish, specifically the male salmon;

also refers to a legendary fish in Chinese mythology.

A type of fish, specifically the male salmonalso refers to a legendary fish in Chinese

Usage highlights

鯟鱼雄鯟鯟类捕鯟鯟神话鯟传说

Synonyms

  • salmon (general term)
  • 雄鲑male salmon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The male salmon is called 鯟鱼 (dōng yú).
  • Ancient texts mention the mythical 鯟 fish (鯟).
  • Fishermen catch various species including 鯟 (dōng).

Collocations

  • dōng yú(鯟鱼)
  • xióng dōng(雄鯟)
  • dōng lèi(鯟类)
  • bǔ dōng(捕鯟)
  • dōng shénhuà(鯟神话)
  • dōng chuánshuō(鯟传说)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a type of fish, possibly referring to salmon.
  • Appears in some regional fishing traditions and mythological stories.

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