() - A type of fish, specifically the sillaginid or

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A type of fish, specifically the sillaginid or sand whiting (Sillago japonica), a small marine fish found in East Asian waters.

A type of fish, specifically the sillaginid or

Usage highlights

sand whiting fishgrilled sillaginidsillaginid fishingfresh sand whitingdried sillaginidsillaginid soup

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several sand whiting (鱚) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled sillaginid (烤鱚鱼).
  • The sand whiting (鱚) is common in Japanese coastal waters.

Collocations

  • sand whiting fish(鱚鱼)
  • grilled sillaginid(烤鱚)
  • sillaginid fishing(钓鱚)
  • fresh sand whiting(鲜鱚)
  • dried sillaginid(鱚干)
  • sillaginid soup(鱚汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鱚 is primarily used as a culinary term in East Asian cuisine, especially in Japanese and Chinese coastal regions.
  • The fish is considered a delicacy in some regions and is often grilled or used in soups.

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