鯷 (tí) - Anchovy — a small, common forage fish of

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Anchovy — a small, common forage fish of the family Engraulidae, often used for making fish sauce or as bait.

Anchovy — a small, common forage fish of

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AnchovyAnchovy pasteSchool of anchoviesDried anchovyAnchovy sauceAnchovy fishing

Synonyms

  • 鳀鱼— Alternative name for anchovy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought a can of anchovies (鯷鱼) for the pizza.
  • Anchovy paste (鯷鱼酱) is a popular condiment.
  • The fishing boat caught a large school of anchovies (鯷鱼群).
  • This sauce is made from fermented anchovies (发酵的鯷鱼).

Collocations

  • Anchovy(鯷鱼)
  • Anchovy paste(鯷鱼酱)
  • School of anchovies(鯷鱼群)
  • Dried anchovy(干鯷鱼)
  • Anchovy sauce(鯷鱼汁)
  • Anchovy fishing(捕鯷鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Anchovies are a significant food source in many coastal cultures, often dried, salted, or fermented.
  • In East Asian cuisines, dried anchovies are commonly used to make broth or stock.
  • The character 鯷 is a specific term for this type of fish, combining the fish radical (鱼) with the phonetic component 是.

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