鯸 (hóu) - Pufferfish — refers to globefish or blowfish, a

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hóu ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鯸 · hóu

Pufferfish — refers to globefish or blowfish, a type of poisonous fish that inflates when threatened.

Pufferfish — refers to globefish or blowfish, a

Usage highlights

PufferfishPufferfish toxinPufferfish liverPoisonous pufferfishInflated pufferfishPufferfish dish

Synonyms

  • 河豚— river pig (common name for pufferfish)
  • 氣泡魚— bubble fish (descriptive name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pufferfish (鯸鮧) is known for its toxicity.
  • Pufferfish toxin (鯸鮧毒) can be lethal if not properly prepared.
  • Some restaurants serve specially prepared pufferfish (鯸鮧).
  • The pufferfish inflates when threatened (鯸鮧鼓起).

Collocations

  • Pufferfish(鯸鮧)
  • Pufferfish toxin(鯸鮧毒)
  • Pufferfish liver(鯸鮧肝)
  • Poisonous pufferfish(毒鯸鮧)
  • Inflated pufferfish(鼓起鯸鮧)
  • Pufferfish dish(鯸鮧料理)

Idioms

  • Like a pufferfish inflating(如鯸鮧鼓起)
  • Pufferfish's deadly beauty(鯸鮧之毒美)
  • More dangerous than a pufferfish(比鯸鮧更毒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pufferfish (fugu in Japanese) is considered a delicacy in East Asian cuisine despite its toxicity.
  • Proper preparation requires licensed chefs to remove poisonous organs while preserving edible parts.
  • The character combines fish radical with phonetic component 侯, indicating its pronunciation and category.

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