鰶 (jì) - Gizzard shad — a type of small, silvery

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鰶 · jì

Gizzard shad — a type of small, silvery fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of East Asia, known for its seasonal migrations.

Gizzard shad — a type of small, silvery

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Gizzard shad fishSalted gizzard shadDried gizzard shadGizzard shad migrationGizzard shad seasonJapanese gizzard shad

Synonyms

  • 鰶魚— Gizzard shad fish
  • 刺鯷— Alternative name for gizzard shad

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gizzard shad (鰶魚) is a common fish in Japanese cuisine.
  • We caught several gizzard shad (鰶魚) during the seasonal run.
  • Gizzard shad migration (鰶魚洄游) occurs annually in these waters.
  • This dish features salted gizzard shad (鹽鰶).

Collocations

  • Gizzard shad fish(鰶魚)
  • Salted gizzard shad(鹽鰶)
  • Dried gizzard shad(鰶乾)
  • Gizzard shad migration(鰶魚洄游)
  • Gizzard shad season(鰶季)
  • Japanese gizzard shad(日本鰶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gizzard shad (鰶) is particularly significant in Japanese cuisine and culture, where it's called 'konoshiro'.
  • In traditional Chinese fishing communities, the seasonal appearance of gizzard shad was an important economic event.
  • The fish is often preserved through salting or drying for extended storage and transportation.

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