鱆 (zhāng) - Octopus — refers to the marine cephalopod mollusk,

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Octopus — refers to the marine cephalopod mollusk, often used in culinary contexts.

Octopus — refers to the marine cephalopod mollusk,

Usage highlights

OctopusGrilled octopusOctopus ballsOctopus tentaclesDried octopusOctopus salad

Synonyms

  • 章鱼— octopus (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered grilled octopus (烤鱆鱼) at the seafood restaurant.
  • Octopus is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine (日式鱆鱼料理).
  • The aquarium has a giant Pacific octopus (太平洋大鱆鱼).
  • This dish features octopus tentacles (鱆鱼触须).

Collocations

  • Octopus(鱆鱼)
  • Grilled octopus(烤鱆鱼)
  • Octopus balls(鱆鱼烧)
  • Octopus tentacles(鱆鱼触须)
  • Dried octopus(鱆鱼干)
  • Octopus salad(鱆鱼沙拉)

Idioms

  • Like an octopus with many arms(如鱆鱼多足)
  • Octopus strategy(鱆鱼战术)
  • Octopus's garden(鱆鱼的花园)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鱆 is specifically used for octopus in Chinese, combining the fish radical 魚 with 章.
  • In Chinese cuisine, octopus is considered a delicacy and appears in various regional dishes.
  • The character is relatively rare in everyday usage compared to more common seafood terms.

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