鯮 (zōng) - Zong — refers to a type of freshwater

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zōng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯮 · zōng

Zong — refers to a type of freshwater fish found in Chinese rivers, specifically the long-snout fish (also known as 尖头鳡).

Zong — refers to a type of freshwater

Usage highlights

Zong fishLongYangtze zongFreshwater zongZong fishing

Synonyms

  • 尖头鳡— long-snout fish (alternative name for the same species)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The zong fish (鯮鱼) inhabits the Yangtze River basin.
  • We caught a large zong fish (鯮) while fishing.
  • This river is known for its zong fish population (鯮鱼种群).

Collocations

  • Zong fish(鯮鱼)
  • Long-snout zong(尖头鯮)
  • Yangtze zong(长江鯮)
  • Freshwater zong(淡水鯮)
  • Zong fishing(捕鯮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing aquatic life.
  • Primarily used in ichthyological contexts rather than everyday language.
  • Represents a specific species of fish native to Chinese freshwater systems.

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