鰇 (róu) - Squid & cuttlefish

鰇Tone 2

róu ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

榕儒

鰇 · róu

Squid;

cuttlefish;

a type of marine cephalopod mollusk.

Squidcuttlefisha type of marine cephalopod mollusk.

Usage highlights

SquidDried squidGrilled squidSquid inkFresh squidSquid rings

Synonyms

  • 鱿鱼— squid (more common term)
  • 墨鱼— cuttlefish (ink fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered grilled squid at the seafood restaurant (烤鰇鱼).
  • Dried squid is a popular snack in many Asian countries (鰇鱼干).
  • The market sells fresh squid and cuttlefish (新鲜鰇鱼).

Collocations

  • Squid(鰇鱼)
  • Dried squid(鰇鱼干)
  • Grilled squid(烤鰇鱼)
  • Squid ink(鰇鱼墨)
  • Fresh squid(新鲜鰇鱼)
  • Squid rings(鰇鱼圈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰇 refers specifically to squid and cuttlefish, important in East Asian seafood cuisine.
  • Dried squid (鰇鱼干) is a common snack and ingredient in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking.
  • Squid ink (鰇鱼墨) is used in specialty dishes like black pasta and rice in various cuisines.

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