鰚 (xuān) - A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sandfish

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鰚 · xuān

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus), also known as the sailfin sandfish.

A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sandfish

Usage highlights

Japanese sandfishgrilled sandfishsandfish roedried sandfishsandfish soup

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese sandfish (鰚) is found in the Sea of Japan.
  • This dish features grilled sandfish (烤鰚鱼).
  • 鰚 is a seasonal delicacy in some regions.

Collocations

  • Japanese sandfish(鰚鱼)
  • grilled sandfish(烤鰚鱼)
  • sandfish roe(鰚鱼子)
  • dried sandfish(鰚干)
  • sandfish soup(鰚鱼汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰚 refers specifically to the Japanese sandfish, a species valued as food in East Asian coastal regions.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily appearing in ichthyological or culinary contexts.

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