鱇 (kāng) - Kang — used exclusively in the word 'anglerfish'

鱇Tone 1

kāng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

鱇 · kāng

Kang — used exclusively in the word 'anglerfish' (鮟鱇), referring to a type of deep-sea fish known for its bioluminescent lure.

Kang — used exclusively in the word 'anglerfish'

Usage highlights

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The anglerfish (鮟鱇) uses a bioluminescent lure to attract prey.
  • We saw an anglerfish (鮟鱇鱼) at the aquarium.
  • Anglerfish (鮟鱇) are found in deep ocean waters.

Collocations

  • anglerfish(鮟鱇)
  • anglerfish(鮟鱇鱼)
  • monkfish(鮟鱇)
  • anglerfish hot pot(鮟鱇锅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鱇 appears almost exclusively in the compound 鮟鱇 for anglerfish, with no independent cultural significance.
  • In Japanese and Chinese culinary contexts, anglerfish (鮟鱇) is valued for its liver and used in hot pots.

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