鰞 (wū) - Part of the word for squid/cuttlefish (乌鰞) & also used in the name for inkfish.

鰞Tone 1

wū ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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鰞 · wū

Part of the word for squid/cuttlefish (乌鰞);

also used in the name for inkfish.

Part of the word for squid/cuttlefish (乌鰞)also used in the name for inkfish.

Usage highlights

SquidInkfishCuttlefish boneDried squidSquid inkSquid tentacles

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Squid(乌鰞)
  • Inkfish(墨鰞)
  • Cuttlefish bone(鰞骨)
  • Dried squid(鰞鱼干)

Collocations

  • Squid(乌鰞)
  • Inkfish(墨鰞)
  • Cuttlefish bone(鰞骨)
  • Dried squid(鰞鱼干)
  • Squid ink(鰞墨)
  • Squid tentacles(鰞须)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰞 is primarily used in compound words referring to cephalopods like squid and cuttlefish
  • The character appears in regional names for various seafood dishes
  • It is not commonly used as a standalone character in modern Chinese

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