鰂 (zéi) - Cuttlefish — refers to various species of cephalopods,

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Cuttlefish — refers to various species of cephalopods, particularly cuttlefish and squid.

Cuttlefish — refers to various species of cephalopods,

Usage highlights

CuttlefishSquidCuttlefish inkStirFresh squidDried cuttlefish

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered stir-fried cuttlefish (炒鰂魚).
  • Cuttlefish ink is used in cooking (鰂魚墨).
  • The aquarium has a cuttlefish exhibit (鰂魚展覽).
  • This dish contains fresh squid (新鮮鰂魚).

Collocations

  • Cuttlefish(鰂魚)
  • Squid(鰂魚)
  • Cuttlefish ink(鰂魚墨)
  • Stir-fried cuttlefish(炒鰂魚)
  • Fresh squid(新鮮鰂魚)
  • Dried cuttlefish(鰂魚乾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰂 is primarily used in Cantonese and regional Chinese dialects to refer to cuttlefish and squid.
  • In Hong Kong, there is a famous place called 'Causeway Bay' which literally means 'Cuttlefish Bay' in Chinese (銅鑼灣).
  • Cuttlefish and squid are popular seafood items in Chinese cuisine, often used in stir-fries, soups, and as ingredients in dim sum.

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