鰉 (huáng) - Huso — refers to the sturgeon fish, specifically

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Huso — refers to the sturgeon fish, specifically the kaluga sturgeon (Huso dauricus) and beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), large freshwater fish valued for their roe (caviar).

Huso — refers to the sturgeon fish, specifically

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Kaluga sturgeonBeluga sturgeonSturgeon fishAmur sturgeonSturgeon roeSturgeon conservation

Synonyms

  • 鲟— sturgeon (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kaluga sturgeon (达氏鳇) is one of the largest freshwater fish.
  • Beluga caviar comes from the beluga sturgeon (欧鳇).
  • Sturgeon conservation efforts are important (鳇鱼保护).
  • The Amur River is home to the kaluga (黑龙江鳇鱼).

Collocations

  • Kaluga sturgeon(达氏鳇)
  • Beluga sturgeon(欧鳇)
  • Sturgeon fish(鳇鱼)
  • Amur sturgeon(黑龙江鳇)
  • Sturgeon roe(鳇鱼子)
  • Sturgeon conservation(鳇鱼保护)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, sturgeon (especially the kaluga) were considered 'royal fish' in imperial China, and their catch was sometimes reserved for the emperor.
  • Sturgeon roe (caviar) is a highly prized delicacy globally, contributing to the fish's cultural and economic significance.
  • Due to overfishing and habitat loss, many sturgeon species, including those referred to by 鳇, are now endangered.

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