(xiū) - A type of fish, specifically the yellow catfish & also refers to a mythical sea creature in

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xiū | 21 strokes | radical:

· xiū

A type of fish, specifically the yellow catfish or similar species;

also refers to a mythical sea creature in ancient texts.

A type of fish, specifically the yellow catfishalso refers to a mythical sea creature in

Usage highlights

鱃鱼海鱃江鱃捕鱃鱃类

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellow catfish (鱃鱼) is found in freshwater rivers.
  • Ancient texts mention a mythical sea creature called 鱃.
  • The fisherman caught a large 鱃 in the lake.

Collocations

  • yellow catfish(鱃鱼)
  • sea catfish(海鱃)
  • river catfish(江鱃)
  • catching catfish(捕鱃)
  • catfish species(鱃类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鱃 appears in classical Chinese texts as both a real fish and mythical creature.
  • In Chinese mythology, 鱃 was sometimes described as a mysterious sea monster.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized contexts.

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