鰓 (sāi) - Gill — the respiratory organ of fish and

鰓Tone 1

sāi ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鰓 · sāi

Gill — the respiratory organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

Gill — the respiratory organ of fish and

Usage highlights

Fish gillGill coverGill filamentGill archGill slitGill chamber

Synonyms

  • 腮— cheek (sometimes used interchangeably in certain contexts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fish breathe through their gills (鱼鳃).
  • The gill cover is called the operculum (鳃盖).
  • Gill filaments are the primary site of gas exchange (鳃丝).
  • Some invertebrates have gill-like structures (鳃状结构).

Collocations

  • Fish gill(鱼鳃)
  • Gill cover(鳃盖)
  • Gill filament(鳃丝)
  • Gill arch(鳃弓)
  • Gill slit(鳃裂)
  • Gill chamber(鳃腔)

Idioms

  • None directly featuring this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears primarily in biological and fishing contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, fish gills were occasionally used in remedies.
  • The character's radical indicates its association with fish and aquatic life.

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