鯶 (huàn) - Grass carp — a type of freshwater fish
鯶 · huàn
Grass carp — a type of freshwater fish (Ctenopharyngodon idella) commonly found in Chinese rivers and lakes, valued as food.
Grass carp — a type of freshwater fish
Usage highlights
Grass carpGrass carp meatGrass carp farmingSteamed grass carpGrass carp soupWild grass carp
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We caught a large grass carp (鯶鱼) in the lake.
- Grass carp is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine (鯶鱼料理).
- The pond is stocked with grass carp (养殖鯶鱼).
Collocations
- Grass carp(鯶鱼)
- Grass carp meat(鯶鱼肉)
- Grass carp farming(鯶鱼养殖)
- Steamed grass carp(清蒸鯶鱼)
- Grass carp soup(鯶鱼汤)
- Wild grass carp(野生鯶鱼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Grass carp is one of the 'Four Major Domesticated Fishes' in China along with black carp, silver carp, and bighead carp.
- In Chinese culinary tradition, grass carp is valued for its tender flesh and is often served whole during festive occasions.
- The character 鯶 is relatively rare in modern usage, with 草鱼 being the more common term for grass carp.