鰫 (yóng) - A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bighead

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鰫 · yóng

A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bighead carp or silver carp, found in Chinese rivers and lakes.

A type of freshwater fish, specifically the bighead

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Synonyms

  • 鳙鱼— bighead carp (alternative name)
  • 鲢鱼— silver carp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market sells fresh bighead carp (鰫鱼).
  • This dish uses silver carp (白鰫) as the main ingredient.
  • Fishing for carp (钓鰫) is popular in this region.
  • The pond is stocked with various carp species (鰫类).

Collocations

  • bighead carp(鰫鱼)
  • silver carp(白鰫)
  • carp fishing(钓鰫)
  • carp species(鰫类)
  • freshwater carp(淡水鰫)
  • carp meat(鰫肉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰫 refers to common freshwater fish species important in Chinese cuisine and aquaculture.
  • These fish are often associated with abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture.
  • Carp species hold cultural significance beyond just food, appearing in art and literature.

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