鱌 (xiàng) - A mythical marine creature & a type of large fish or sea monster

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鱌 · xiàng

A mythical marine creature;

a type of large fish or sea monster in ancient Chinese mythology.

A mythical marine creaturea type of large fish or sea monster

Usage highlights

mythical 鱌sea 鱌鱌 fishgiant 鱌鱌 monster

Synonyms

  • 鯤— Kun - enormous mythical fish in Zhuangzi
  • 鯨— whale (sometimes used for large sea creatures)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the 鱌 as a sea creature (鱌).
  • The 鱌 appears in classical Chinese mythology (古代神话).
  • Some scholars identify the 鱌 with legendary sea monsters (海怪).

Collocations

  • mythical 鱌(神鱌)
  • sea 鱌(海鱌)
  • 鱌 fish(鱌鱼)
  • giant 鱌(巨鱌)
  • 鱌 monster(鱌怪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries.
  • Considered one of the various mythical sea creatures in Chinese folklore.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts except in specialized mythological studies.

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