鰒 (fù) - Abalone — a type of large edible sea

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Abalone — a type of large edible sea snail, a marine mollusk considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.

Abalone — a type of large edible sea

Usage highlights

Fresh abaloneDried abaloneAbalone shellAbalone porridgeCanned abaloneBraised abalone

Synonyms

  • 鲍鱼— abalone (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This restaurant serves fresh abalone (新鲜鰒鱼).
  • Abalone is considered a luxury seafood (高档海鲜).
  • Dried abalone (干鰒) is often used in banquets.
  • The chef prepared braised abalone with mushrooms (红烧鰒鱼配蘑菇).

Collocations

  • Fresh abalone(鲜鰒)
  • Dried abalone(干鰒)
  • Abalone shell(鰒壳)
  • Abalone porridge(鰒鱼粥)
  • Canned abalone(罐头鰒鱼)
  • Braised abalone(红烧鰒鱼)

Idioms

  • As precious as abalone and sea cucumber(如鰒参之珍)
  • Abalone's retreat into its shell(鰒鱼入壳)
  • The delicacy of abalone and shark fin(鰒翅之味)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Abalone has been prized in Chinese cuisine since ancient times as one of the 'Eight Treasures' of the sea.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, abalone is believed to have nourishing properties for the liver and eyes.
  • Abalone shells were historically used as ornaments and currency in some coastal regions.

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