鰺 (shēn) - Horse mackerel, saury — refers to various species

鰺Tone 1

shēn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

鰺 · shēn

Horse mackerel, saury — refers to various species of small to medium-sized marine fish in the Carangidae family, often used for food.

Horse mackerel, saury — refers to various species

Usage highlights

Horse mackerelJapanese horse mackerelGrilled horse mackerelFried horse mackerelHorse mackerel sashimiHorse mackerel soup

Synonyms

  • 鯵— Alternative form of 鰺 (horse mackerel)
  • 竹筴魚— Japanese horse mackerel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several horse mackerel (鰺) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled saury (烤鰺魚).
  • Horse mackerel is common in Japanese cuisine (日本料理中常見的鰺).
  • The fish market has fresh horse mackerel today (今天魚市有新鮮的鰺).

Collocations

  • Horse mackerel(鰺魚)
  • Japanese horse mackerel(日本鰺)
  • Grilled horse mackerel(烤鰺)
  • Fried horse mackerel(炸鰺魚)
  • Horse mackerel sashimi(鰺生魚片)
  • Horse mackerel soup(鰺魚湯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鰺 is primarily used in culinary contexts, especially in East Asian cuisines where these fish are commonly consumed.
  • In Japan, horse mackerel (aji) is considered a versatile fish used in sushi, sashimi, and grilled dishes.
  • The character combines the fish radical (魚) with the phonetic component 參, indicating its pronunciation.

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