鰃 (wēi) - A type of fish, specifically the Japanese butterfish

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鰃 · wēi

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese butterfish or escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum), known for its oily, rich flesh.

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese butterfish

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 油鱼— oilfish (common name for similar oily fish species)
  • 鳕— cod (another type of fish, sometimes confused)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered butterfish (鰃鱼) at the Japanese restaurant.
  • This fish dish is made with escolar (鰃).
  • The market sells fresh butterfish (鰃) today.

Collocations

  • butterfish(鰃鱼)
  • white butterfish(白鰃)
  • grilled butterfish(烤鰃)
  • steamed butterfish(蒸鰃)
  • butterfish sashimi(鰃生鱼片)
  • dried butterfish(鰃干)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰃 refers to specific oily fish species prized in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japanese and Chinese cooking.
  • The character contains the fish radical (魚), clearly indicating its semantic category.
  • While not a common character in everyday use, it appears in culinary contexts and seafood markets.

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