鰵 (mǐn) - Cod — refers to codfish, specifically the Gadidae & often used in names of fish species.

鰵Tone 3

mǐn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

鰵 · mǐn

Cod — refers to codfish, specifically the Gadidae family of fish;

often used in names of fish species.

Cod — refers to codfish, specifically the Gadidaeoften used in names of fish species.

Usage highlights

Cod fishCod liver oilAtlantic codPacific codCod filletCod fishing

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Atlantic cod is a popular food fish (大西洋鳕鱼).
  • Cod liver oil is rich in nutrients (鳕鱼肝油).
  • This recipe uses fresh cod fillets (鳕鱼片).
  • The fishing boat specializes in catching cod (捕捞鳕鱼).

Collocations

  • Cod fish(鳕鱼)
  • Cod liver oil(鳕鱼肝油)
  • Atlantic cod(大西洋鳕)
  • Pacific cod(太平洋鳕)
  • Cod fillet(鳕鱼片)
  • Cod fishing(鳕鱼捕捞)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cod has been an important food fish in many cultures, particularly in Northern European and North American cuisines.
  • In Chinese context, cod is valued as a nutritious fish and is commonly consumed, especially in coastal regions.
  • The character 鳕 is relatively modern and specifically created for naming this fish species.

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