鰁 (quán) - Freshwater fish & specifically refers to a type of fish, often

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quán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

鰁 · quán

Freshwater fish;

specifically refers to a type of fish, often translated as 'fresh fish' or 'raw fish'.

Freshwater fishspecifically refers to a type of fish, often

Usage highlights

Fresh fishRaw fishFreshwater fishFish marketFish dishFish slice

Synonyms

  • 鱼— fish (general term)
  • 鲜鱼— fresh fish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The restaurant serves fresh fish (鰁鱼).
  • This dish contains raw fish (生鰁).
  • He caught a freshwater fish (淡水鰁).

Collocations

  • Fresh fish(鰁鱼)
  • Raw fish(生鰁)
  • Freshwater fish(淡水鰁)
  • Fish market(鰁市)
  • Fish dish(鰁肴)
  • Fish slice(鰁片)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰁 is a character specifically used to refer to fresh or raw fish, particularly in culinary contexts.
  • The character is composed of the fish radical (魚) combined with 全, suggesting 'complete fish' or perhaps a phonetic component.
  • While not extremely common in modern usage, it appears in specific contexts related to fishing, markets, and cuisine.

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