鯲 (yú) - Loach — refers to small freshwater fish of

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yú ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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Loach — refers to small freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae, particularly the Japanese weather loach (dojō).

Loach — refers to small freshwater fish of

Usage highlights

Weather loachJapanese loachLoach fishingLoach soupLoach habitatLoach species

Synonyms

  • 泥鰍— weather loach (more common Chinese term)
  • 鰍— loach (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond contains many loaches (鯲).
  • Japanese weather loach is called dojō (ドジョウ).
  • Loaches are bottom-dwelling fish (底棲魚).
  • Some species of loach are kept as pets (寵物).

Collocations

  • Weather loach(泥鰍)
  • Japanese loach(日本鯲)
  • Loach fishing(釣鯲)
  • Loach soup(鯲湯)
  • Loach habitat(鯲棲息地)
  • Loach species(鯲種類)

Idioms

  • As slippery as a loach(滑如泥鰍)
  • Loach in muddy water(渾水摸鯲)
  • Weather loach predicting rain(鯲知雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, the weather loach (dojō) is believed to predict weather changes and earthquakes.
  • Loaches are considered a delicacy in some East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japan and Korea.
  • The character is primarily used in Japanese contexts and is less common in modern Chinese.

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