鯬 (lí) - A type of fish, specifically the black carp & also refers to a legendary fish in Chinese

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lí ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯬 · lí

A type of fish, specifically the black carp or Mylopharyngodon piceus;

also refers to a legendary fish in Chinese mythology.

A type of fish, specifically the black carpalso refers to a legendary fish in Chinese

Usage highlights

Black carpMythical fishFreshwater carp鯬 scales鯬 meatAncient 鯬

Synonyms

  • 青鱼— black carp (more common term)
  • 乌青— black carp (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The black carp (鯬) is a freshwater fish species.
  • In ancient texts, the 鯬 fish was mentioned as a mythical creature.
  • Some regional cuisines feature 鯬 fish in traditional dishes (鯬鱼).

Collocations

  • Black carp(鯬鱼)
  • Mythical fish(神鯬)
  • Freshwater carp(淡水鯬)
  • 鯬 scales(鯬鳞)
  • 鯬 meat(鯬肉)
  • Ancient 鯬(古鯬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The 鯬 appears in classical Chinese texts as both a real fish and a mythological creature.
  • In some regional folklore, the 鯬 fish was believed to have special properties or significance.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in historical or specialized contexts.

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