() - A type of fish, specifically a large ocean

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A type of fish, specifically a large ocean fish mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, possibly referring to a whale or other large marine creature.

A type of fish, specifically a large ocean

Usage highlights

鱋鱼巨鱋海鱋鱋类捕鱋鱋骨

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the 鱋 as a giant sea creature (鱋鱼).
  • The 鱋 appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学中的鱋).
  • Marine biologists study references to the 鱋 in historical records (历史记录中的鱋).

Collocations

  • whale/fish(鱋鱼)
  • giant whale(巨鱋)
  • sea whale(海鱋)
  • whale species(鱋类)
  • whale hunting(捕鱋)
  • whale bone(鱋骨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a reference to large marine animals.
  • Rare character primarily of interest to scholars studying classical literature.
  • Represents early Chinese knowledge and classification of marine life.

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