鯧 (chāng) - Pomfret — a type of marine fish, often

鯧Tone 1

chāng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

鯧 · chāng

Pomfret — a type of marine fish, often silver and round-bodied, commonly used in East Asian cuisine.

Pomfret — a type of marine fish, often

Usage highlights

Silver pomfretSteamed pomfretPomfret fishWhite pomfretBraised pomfretPomfret soup

Synonyms

  • 銀鯧— Silver pomfret (specific species)
  • 白鯧— White pomfret

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We steamed a fresh pomfret (清蒸鯧魚) for dinner.
  • Silver pomfret is a prized ingredient (銀鯧).
  • This restaurant specializes in pomfret dishes (鯧魚料理).
  • Pomfret is often served whole during celebrations (鯧魚).

Collocations

  • Silver pomfret(銀鯧)
  • Steamed pomfret(清蒸鯧魚)
  • Pomfret fish(鯧魚)
  • White pomfret(白鯧)
  • Braised pomfret(紅燒鯧魚)
  • Pomfret soup(鯧魚湯)

Idioms

  • As plentiful as pomfret in the market(多如鯧魚)
  • A pomfret swimming upstream(逆流而上的鯧魚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pomfret is considered an auspicious fish in Chinese culture due to its round shape symbolizing completeness and prosperity.
  • It's a popular dish for Chinese New Year and other festive occasions, representing abundance and good fortune.
  • The character contains the fish radical (魚), clearly indicating its semantic category.

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