鯴 (shī) - Catfish — refers to various species of catfish,

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Catfish — refers to various species of catfish, particularly the Amur catfish (Silurus asotus) found in East Asian waters.

Catfish — refers to various species of catfish,

Usage highlights

Amur catfishcatfish speciesfreshwater catfishcatfish stewcatfish farminggiant catfish

Synonyms

  • 鯰— catfish (alternative character)
  • 鯰魚— catfish (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a large catfish (鯰魚/鯴) in the river.
  • Catfish stew (鯴魚湯) is a local delicacy.
  • The Amur catfish (鯴) is native to East Asia.
  • He studies freshwater catfish species (淡水鯴類).

Collocations

  • Amur catfish(鯴魚)
  • catfish species(鯴類)
  • freshwater catfish(淡水鯴)
  • catfish stew(鯴魚湯)
  • catfish farming(鯴魚養殖)
  • giant catfish(大鯴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鯴 specifically refers to the Amur catfish (Silurus asotus), an important food fish in East Asia.
  • In Japanese, 鯴 (namazu) refers to catfish and appears in folklore, where giant catfish were believed to cause earthquakes.

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