鱏 (xún) - A large ray or skate (fish) & sometimes refers to a mythical sea monster in

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xún ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鱏 · xún

A large ray or skate (fish);

sometimes refers to a mythical sea monster in Chinese folklore.

A large ray or skate (fish)sometimes refers to a mythical sea monster in

Usage highlights

Sea rayManta rayGiant rayRay fishMythical ray

Synonyms

  • 鲼— ray, skate (more common term for ray fish)
  • 鳐— ray, skate (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The giant oceanic manta ray is sometimes called a sea bat (海鱏).
  • Ancient texts describe mythical sea creatures (鱏鱼).
  • The ray glided through the water like a giant bird (鱏).

Collocations

  • Sea ray(海鱏)
  • Manta ray(蝠鱏)
  • Giant ray(巨鱏)
  • Ray fish(鱏鱼)
  • Mythical ray(神鱏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing marine creatures and mythical sea monsters.
  • Sometimes confused with or used interchangeably with 鲟 (sturgeon) in some regional usages.
  • Rare character primarily found in specialized zoological or literary contexts.

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