鱘 (xún) - Sturgeon — a large primitive fish valued for

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Sturgeon — a large primitive fish valued for its meat and roe (caviar), found in freshwater and coastal regions.

Sturgeon — a large primitive fish valued for

Usage highlights

Sturgeon fishChinese sturgeonSturgeon roeSturgeon caviarSturgeon breedingSturgeon protection

Synonyms

  • 鲟鱼— sturgeon (alternative simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sturgeon is an ancient fish species (鱘鱼).
  • Caviar comes from sturgeon roe (鱘鱼子酱).
  • They caught a large sturgeon in the river (捕获了一条大鱘鱼).
  • Sturgeon conservation is important (鱘鱼保护).

Collocations

  • Sturgeon fish(鱘鱼)
  • Chinese sturgeon(中华鱘)
  • Sturgeon roe(鱘鱼子)
  • Sturgeon caviar(鱘鱼子酱)
  • Sturgeon breeding(鱘鱼养殖)
  • Sturgeon protection(鱘鱼保护)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sturgeon are considered living fossils, having existed for over 200 million years.
  • In Chinese culture, sturgeon symbolize longevity and resilience due to their long lifespan.
  • The Chinese sturgeon is a protected species and considered a national treasure in China.

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