鯺 (zhū) - Fish roe & fish eggs

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鯺 · zhū

Fish roe;

fish eggs;

spawn of fish.

Fish roefish eggsspawn of fish.

Usage highlights

Fish roeSalmon roeCarp roeRoe sacFresh roeRoe dish

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fish was full of roe (鱼鯺).
  • Caviar is a type of fish roe (鱼子酱是一种鯺).
  • The fisherman collected the spawn (渔夫收集了鱼鯺).

Collocations

  • Fish roe(鱼鯺)
  • Salmon roe(鲑鱼鯺)
  • Carp roe(鲤鱼鯺)
  • Roe sac(鯺囊)
  • Fresh roe(新鲜鯺)
  • Roe dish(鯺肴)

Idioms

  • Full of fish roe(满腹鱼鯺)
  • Precious as fish roe(如鯺似宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fish roe is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, often served at banquets.
  • Symbolizes abundance and fertility due to the numerous eggs produced by fish.
  • Sometimes associated with prosperity and wealth in culinary contexts.

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