鯯 (zhì) - Japanese Spanish mackerel — a type of fish

鯯Tone 4

zhì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯯 · zhì

Japanese Spanish mackerel — a type of fish (Scomberomorus niphonius) found in East Asian waters, also known as the Japanese seerfish.

Japanese Spanish mackerel — a type of fish

Usage highlights

Japanese Spanish mackerelgrilled mackerelmackerel fishingfresh mackerelmackerel seasonsalted mackerel

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (more common term)
  • 鲛鱼— mackerel (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese Spanish mackerel (鯯鱼) is a popular food fish in East Asia.
  • We caught several mackerel (鯯) while fishing in the Yellow Sea.
  • This restaurant specializes in grilled mackerel (烤鯯).
  • The mackerel migration (鯯鱼洄游) occurs seasonally.

Collocations

  • Japanese Spanish mackerel(鯯鱼)
  • grilled mackerel(烤鯯)
  • mackerel fishing(捕鯯)
  • fresh mackerel(鲜鯯)
  • mackerel season(鯯季)
  • salted mackerel(咸鯯)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鯯 refers specifically to the Japanese Spanish mackerel, an important commercial fish in East Asian fisheries.
  • This fish is prized for its firm texture and rich flavor in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisines.
  • The character is relatively rare and primarily used in ichthyological and culinary contexts.

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