鰳 (lè) - Chinese herring — a type of fish, specifically

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鰳 · lè

Chinese herring — a type of fish, specifically the Chinese herring (Ilisha elongata), also known as the white herring or long-finned herring.

Chinese herring — a type of fish, specifically

Usage highlights

Chinese herringdried herringsalted herringherring roesteamed herringherring soup

Synonyms

  • 鲥鱼— reeves shad (similar fish species)
  • 青鳞鱼— sprat (small herring-like fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This dish uses fresh Chinese herring (鰳鱼).
  • Dried herring is a common ingredient (鰳鱼干).
  • The fishmonger sells salted herring (咸鰳鱼).
  • We caught several herring today (几条鰳鱼).

Collocations

  • Chinese herring(鰳鱼)
  • dried herring(鰳鱼干)
  • salted herring(咸鰳鱼)
  • herring roe(鰳鱼子)
  • steamed herring(清蒸鰳鱼)
  • herring soup(鰳鱼汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰳鱼 is a common food fish in coastal regions of China, especially in Fujian and Guangdong provinces.
  • In traditional Chinese cuisine, herring is often preserved by drying or salting for longer storage.
  • The character appears in local names for various herring species and related fish products.

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