鰮 (wēn) - Sardine — refers to small, oily forage fish

鰮Tone 1

wēn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

鰮 · wēn

Sardine — refers to small, oily forage fish in the herring family, particularly the Japanese pilchard.

Sardine — refers to small, oily forage fish

Usage highlights

Sardine fishCanned sardinesSardine oilJapanese pilchardSardine fisherySardine shoal

Synonyms

  • 沙丁鱼— sardine (more common modern term)
  • 鳁— alternative character for sardine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Canned sardines are popular (罐头鰮鱼).
  • The sardine run is a natural phenomenon (鰮鱼迁徙).
  • Japanese pilchard is scientifically known as Sardinops melanostictus (远东拟沙丁鰮).
  • Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (富含Omega-3的鰮鱼).

Collocations

  • Sardine fish(鰮鱼)
  • Canned sardines(罐头鰮鱼)
  • Sardine oil(鰮鱼油)
  • Japanese pilchard(日本鰮)
  • Sardine fishery(鰮渔业)
  • Sardine shoal(鰮鱼群)

Idioms

  • Packed like sardines(挤得像鰮鱼罐头)
  • Sardine-can commute(鰮鱼罐头式通勤)
  • Following like sardines(如鰮鱼般跟随)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰮 refers specifically to sardine-type fish in Chinese culinary and fishing contexts.
  • In Japan, 鰮 (iwashi) is one of the most commonly consumed fish, often grilled or used in dashi.
  • The character combines the fish radical with the phonetic component 昷, indicating its pronunciation.

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