鰌 (qiū) - Loach — a type of small, slender freshwater & also refers to earthworm in some contexts.

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Loach — a type of small, slender freshwater fish in the family Cobitidae;

also refers to earthworm in some contexts.

Loach — a type of small, slender freshwateralso refers to earthworm in some contexts.

Usage highlights

mud loachloach fishloach soupfried loachloach breedingearthworm

Synonyms

  • 泥鰍— mud loach (alternative form)
  • 鰍魚— loach fish
  • 蚯蚓— earthworm (in contexts where 鰌 means earthworm)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several loaches in the pond (池塘里有几条泥鰌).
  • Loach is considered a delicacy in some regions (泥鰌在某些地区被视为美味).
  • The fisherman used earthworms as bait (渔夫用鰌作鱼饵).
  • Loaches can breathe through their intestines (鰌鱼可以通过肠道呼吸).

Collocations

  • mud loach(泥鰌)
  • loach fish(鰌鱼)
  • loach soup(鰌鱼汤)
  • fried loach(炸鰌鱼)
  • loach breeding(鰌养殖)
  • earthworm(蚯蚓, also called 鰌 in some contexts)

Idioms

  • As slippery as a loach(滑如泥鰌)
  • Loach in muddy water(浑水摸鰌)
  • Loach cannot become a dragon(鰌不成龙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Loaches are associated with adaptability and survival in difficult conditions due to their ability to thrive in muddy waters.
  • In Chinese culinary tradition, loach is valued for its nutritional properties and delicate flavor.
  • The character appears in folk sayings and idioms, often representing slipperiness or elusiveness.

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