鱁 (zhú) - A type of fish, specifically the bowfin fish & also refers to dried fish or fish paste

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鱁 · zhú

A type of fish, specifically the bowfin fish (Amia calva);

also refers to dried fish or fish paste in some contexts.

A type of fish, specifically the bowfin fishalso refers to dried fish or fish paste

Usage highlights

bowfin fishfish pastedried fishfish products鱁类

Synonyms

  • 鱼— fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bowfin fish (鱁鱼) is native to North America.
  • He prepared fish paste (鱁酱) for the meal.
  • Dried fish products (鱁制品) are common in coastal regions.

Collocations

  • bowfin fish(鱁鱼)
  • fish paste(鱁酱)
  • dried fish(鱁干)
  • fish products(鱁制品)
  • fish category(鱁类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鱁 refers to a specific type of fish, primarily the bowfin, which has both freshwater and culinary significance.
  • In historical contexts, it was used for various fish products including dried fish and pastes.
  • This character is rare in modern usage and primarily appears in specialized zoological or historical texts.

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