鯼 (zōng) - Zong — a type of fish, specifically the

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鯼 · zōng

Zong — a type of fish, specifically the Japanese Spanish mackerel or Japanese seerfish (Scomberomorus niphonius).

Zong — a type of fish, specifically the

Usage highlights

Spanish mackerelgrilled mackerelmackerel sashimisteamed mackerelmackerel fishingfresh mackerel

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (more common term)
  • 鲛鱼— mackerel (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a Spanish mackerel (鯼鱼) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled mackerel (烤鯼鱼).
  • Spanish mackerel is a popular seafood in East Asia (东亚海鲜).

Collocations

  • Spanish mackerel(鯼鱼)
  • grilled mackerel(烤鯼鱼)
  • mackerel sashimi(鯼鱼刺身)
  • steamed mackerel(清蒸鯼鱼)
  • mackerel fishing(钓鯼鱼)
  • fresh mackerel(新鲜鯼鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鯼 specifically refers to the Japanese Spanish mackerel, an important food fish in East Asian cuisine.
  • Mackerel species have been significant in Chinese and Japanese fishing cultures for centuries.

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