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