鰣 (shí) - Shad — refers to the seasonal shad fish

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Shad — refers to the seasonal shad fish (Tenualosa reevesii), known for its migratory spawning habits and prized as a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.

Shad — refers to the seasonal shad fish

Usage highlights

Shad fishSteamed shadSpring shadShad roeFresh shadShad migration

Synonyms

  • 时鱼— Seasonal Fish (alternate name for shad)
  • 三黎— Three Li (regional name for shad)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shad is a migratory fish (鰣鱼).
  • Shad is known for its tender meat (鰣鱼肉).
  • The fish is seasonal and appears in spring (春鰣).
  • Steamed shad is a classic dish (清蒸鰣鱼).

Collocations

  • Shad fish(鰣鱼)
  • Steamed shad(清蒸鰣鱼)
  • Spring shad(春鰣)
  • Shad roe(鰣鱼子)
  • Fresh shad(鲜鰣)
  • Shad migration(鰣鱼洄游)

Idioms

  • As timely as the seasonal shad(应时如鰣)
  • Shad in the river, swallow in the sky(江鰣天燕)
  • The precious shad of the Yangtze(长江之珍鰣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically considered one of the 'Four Famous Freshwater Fish' of China, alongside the Mandarin fish, the Reeves shad, and the Hilsa herring.
  • The shad's seasonal appearance made it a symbol of timeliness and seasonal change in classical literature.
  • Due to overfishing and habitat loss, the wild Reeves shad is now critically endangered and protected in China.

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