鰻 (mán) - Eel — refers to various species of elongated

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Eel — refers to various species of elongated fish, particularly freshwater eels like the Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica).

Eel — refers to various species of elongated

Usage highlights

Eel riceGrilled eelEel sauceFreshwater eelEel farmingEel larvae

Synonyms

  • 鱔— Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus)
  • 鰻魚— eel (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I enjoy eating grilled eel (烤鰻魚).
  • Eel is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine (鰻魚料理).
  • The eel migration season is in autumn (鰻魚遷徙季節).
  • This restaurant specializes in eel dishes (鰻魚專門店).

Collocations

  • Eel rice(鰻魚飯)
  • Grilled eel(烤鰻魚)
  • Eel sauce(鰻魚醬)
  • Freshwater eel(淡水鰻魚)
  • Eel farming(鰻魚養殖)
  • Eel larvae(鰻魚幼苗)

Idioms

  • As slippery as an eel(滑如鰻魚)
  • Eel in mud — hard to catch(泥中鰻魚)
  • Following the eel's path(隨鰻而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Eel is considered a delicacy in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japan where unagi (eel) is traditionally eaten during the summer for stamina.
  • In Chinese culture, eel is valued for its nutritional properties and is believed to replenish energy and vitality.
  • Eel populations have declined significantly due to overfishing and habitat loss, making them a conservation concern.

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