鱄 (zhuān) - A type of fish, specifically the yellowcheek carp & also used in ancient place names and personal

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zhuān ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鱄 · zhuān

A type of fish, specifically the yellowcheek carp (Elopichthys bambusa);

also used in ancient place names and personal names.

A type of fish, specifically the yellowcheek carpalso used in ancient place names and personal

Usage highlights

Yellowcheek carpSpring and Autumn period usageAncient place name Zhuan YuHistorical figure Gongzi ZhuanRare character classification

Synonyms

  • 鳡鱼— Yellowcheek carp (alternative name for the same fish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellowcheek carp (鱄鱼) is a freshwater fish species.
  • This character appears in ancient texts like the Spring and Autumn Annals (春秋).
  • It was used in the place name Zhuan Yu (鱄禹) in ancient times.
  • Some historical figures had this character in their names (e.g., Gongzi Zhuan 公子鱄).

Collocations

  • Yellowcheek carp(鱄鱼)
  • Spring and Autumn period usage(春秋鱄)
  • Ancient place name Zhuan Yu(鱄禹)
  • Historical figure Gongzi Zhuan(公子鱄)
  • Rare character classification(生僻字)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common usage

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Spring and Autumn Annals and Zuo Zhuan.
  • Used in ancient place names and personal names during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Considered a rare character in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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