Is 鰊 commonly used in personal names?

No, this character is rarely used in personal names as it specifically refers to a type of fish and lacks the abstract meanings typically preferred for names.

What is the main usage of this character?

Primarily used in biological, culinary, and commercial contexts related to the Pacific herring fish species.

How is this character different from 鯡?

Both characters refer to herring, but 鰊 specifically denotes the Pacific herring, while 鯡 is a more general term for herring.

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鰊 · liàn

Pacific herring — a type of fish found in the North Pacific Ocean, used as food.

Pacific herring — a type of fish found

Usage highlights

Pacific herringHerring roeHerring fisheryGrilled herringSalted herringHerring population

Synonyms

鯡— herring (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The herring (鰊) is an important commercial fish.
We had grilled herring (烤鰊) for dinner.
Herring roe (鰊卵) is considered a delicacy.
The herring fishery (鰊漁業) is seasonal.

Collocations

Pacific herring(太平洋鰊)
Herring roe(鰊卵)
Herring fishery(鰊漁業)
Grilled herring(烤鰊)
Salted herring(鹽鰊)
Herring population(鰊群)

Idioms

No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ

Historically important as a food source in East Asian coastal communities.
The character appears primarily in biological and culinary contexts.

鰊 (liàn) - Pacific herring — a type of fish found