鰾 (biào) - Swim bladder (air bladder in fish) & fish glue

鰾Tone 4

biào ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鰾 · biào

Swim bladder (air bladder in fish);

fish glue;

isinglass.

Swim bladder (air bladder in fish)fish glueisinglass.

Usage highlights

Fish swim bladderFish glueIsinglassSwim bladder disorderAir bladderFish maw soup

Synonyms

  • 鱼鳔— fish swim bladder (alternative writing)
  • 鱼胶— fish glue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fish uses its swim bladder (鱼鰾) for buoyancy control.
  • Traditional craftsmen used fish glue (鰾胶) for woodworking.
  • Some soups are thickened with isinglass (鱼鰾胶).
  • The swim bladder helps fish maintain depth (鱼鰾帮助鱼类保持深度).

Collocations

  • Fish swim bladder(鱼鰾)
  • Fish glue(鰾胶)
  • Isinglass(鱼鰾胶)
  • Swim bladder disorder(鰾病)
  • Air bladder(鰾)
  • Fish maw soup(鰾汤)

Idioms

  • As light as a swim bladder(轻如鱼鰾)
  • Fish glue bond(鰾胶之合)
  • Swim bladder and scale(鰾鳞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fish swim bladders (鱼鰾) are considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, often used in soups and stews.
  • Historically, fish glue (鰾胶) was an important adhesive in traditional woodworking and bookbinding.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, swim bladder is believed to have nourishing properties.

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