鰄 (wēi) - A type of ancient fish or swordfish & also used in historical texts to refer to

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鰄 · wēi

A type of ancient fish or swordfish;

also used in historical texts to refer to a specific kind of weapon or implement.

A type of ancient fish or swordfishalso used in historical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

Ancient fish 鰄Swordfish 鰄鰄 weaponMarine creature 鰄
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fish called 鰄 (鰄).
  • Some scholars believe 鰄 refers to a type of swordfish (剑鱼).
  • In historical records, 鰄 was used as a weapon name (鰄 weapon).

Collocations

  • Ancient fish 鰄(古鰄)
  • Swordfish 鰄(剑鰄)
  • 鰄 weapon(鰄兵器)
  • Marine creature 鰄(海鰄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a rare term for a specific fish or weapon.
  • The character contains the fish radical 魚, indicating its association with aquatic life.

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