鰈 (dié) - Flatfish, flounder — a type of flat marine

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Flatfish, flounder — a type of flat marine fish that lives on the sea bottom, with both eyes on one side of its head.

Flatfish, flounder — a type of flat marine

Usage highlights

FlatfishFlounder familyRighteye flounderLefteye flounderWinter flounderSummer flounder

Synonyms

  • 比目鱼— flatfish, flounder (literally 'side-by-side eyes fish')
  • 偏口鱼— flatfish (literally 'crooked mouth fish')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a flounder (比目鱼) at the aquarium.
  • This restaurant serves delicious grilled flatfish (烤鰈鱼).
  • The flounder (鰈鱼) is well-camouflaged on the ocean floor.
  • Fishermen catch various flatfish (各种鰈类) in these waters.

Collocations

  • Flatfish(鰈鱼)
  • Flounder family(鰈科)
  • Righteye flounder(右鰈)
  • Lefteye flounder(左鰈)
  • Winter flounder(冬鰈)
  • Summer flounder(夏鰈)

Idioms

  • Like a flounder on dry land(如鰈在陆)
  • Flounder's eyes(鰈目)
  • Flatfish swimming(鰈游)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰈 fish are often mentioned in Chinese culinary culture as delicacies.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, flatfish are considered nutritious and beneficial.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing marine life and fishing.

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