鱣 (zhān) - Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish of & historically used in classical texts.

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Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish of the Acipenseridae family, particularly the Chinese sturgeon;

historically used in classical texts.

Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish ofhistorically used in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Sturgeon fishChinese sturgeonSturgeon roeGiant sturgeonSturgeon species

Synonyms

  • 鲟— sturgeon (more common modern term)
  • 鳇— kaluga sturgeon (specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese sturgeon (中华鱣) is a protected species.
  • Ancient texts mention sturgeon fish (鱣鱼).
  • Sturgeon roe is prized as caviar (鱣鱼子).

Collocations

  • Sturgeon fish(鱣鱼)
  • Chinese sturgeon(中华鱣)
  • Sturgeon roe(鱣鱼子)
  • Giant sturgeon(巨鱣)
  • Sturgeon species(鱣科)

Idioms

  • Like a sturgeon encountering wind and waves(如鱣逢浪)
  • The sturgeon leaps over the dragon gate(鱣跃龙门)

Cultural background

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  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts like the Book of Songs as a prized fish.
  • Associated with perseverance and transformation in Chinese mythology.
  • The sturgeon's migratory pattern symbolizes determination and overcoming obstacles.

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