鯪 (líng) - Ling — refers to the dace fish (Cirrhinus & also used in the name of the Chinese

鯪Tone 2

líng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯪 · líng

Ling — refers to the dace fish (Cirrhinus molitorella), a freshwater fish found in Southern China;

also used in the name of the Chinese mud carp.

Ling — refers to the dace fish (Cirrhinusalso used in the name of the Chinese

Usage highlights

Mud carpDace fishSteamed daceDace fish ballsDace fishingDace fish paste

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mud carp is a common freshwater fish (鯪魚).
  • We ordered steamed dace fish at the restaurant (清蒸鯪魚).
  • This area is known for dace fishing (釣鯪魚).
  • Dace fish balls are a local specialty (鯪魚球).

Collocations

  • Mud carp(鯪魚)
  • Dace fish(鯪魚)
  • Steamed dace(清蒸鯪魚)
  • Dace fish balls(鯪魚球)
  • Dace fishing(釣鯪魚)
  • Dace fish paste(鯪魚滑)

Idioms

  • None specifically associated with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The mud carp (鯪魚) is an important food fish in Southern Chinese cuisine, particularly in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.
  • Dace fish balls and fish paste are common ingredients in Cantonese cuisine and hot pot dishes.
  • Fried dace with salted black beans (豆豉鯪魚) is a classic canned food product popular in Chinese communities worldwide.

FAQ