鰬 (qián) - A type of large fish, possibly referring to

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qián ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鰬 · qián

A type of large fish, possibly referring to a species of carp or similar freshwater fish found in Chinese waters.

A type of large fish, possibly referring to

Usage highlights

鰬鱼鰬类大鰬江鰬鰬鲤

Synonyms

  • 鱼— fish (general term)
  • 鲤— carp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman caught a large fish (鰬鱼).
  • This river is known for its abundant fish population (鰬类丰富).
  • Ancient texts mention this fish species (古书中的鰬).

Collocations

  • qian2 yu2(鰬鱼)
  • qian2 lei4(鰬类)
  • da4 qian2(大鰬)
  • jiang1 qian2(江鰬)
  • qian2 li3(鰬鲤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries as a specific fish species.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and naming contexts.
  • Represents traditional knowledge of Chinese aquatic biodiversity.

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