鯣 (yì) - Squid & a type of cuttlefish or squid used for

鯣Tone 4

yì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

鯣 · yì

Squid;

a type of cuttlefish or squid used for food, particularly in Japanese cuisine.

Squida type of cuttlefish or squid used for

Usage highlights

Dried squidSquid stripsGrilled squidSquid inkSquid rings

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dried squid is a popular snack (鯣烏賊).
  • He enjoys eating grilled squid (烤鯣).
  • This dish contains sliced squid (鯣片).

Collocations

  • Dried squid(鯣烏賊)
  • Squid strips(鯣絲)
  • Grilled squid(烤鯣)
  • Squid ink(鯣墨)
  • Squid rings(鯣圈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in culinary contexts, especially in East Asian seafood cuisine.
  • The character is more commonly encountered in Japanese contexts (as surume) than in modern Chinese.

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