鱤 (gǎn) - Elopichthys bambusa — a large freshwater predatory fish

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Elopichthys bambusa — a large freshwater predatory fish species known as the yellowcheek carp or Chinese razor fish, native to East Asian rivers.

Elopichthys bambusa — a large freshwater predatory fish

Usage highlights

Yellowcheek carpElopichthys bambusaChinese razor fishLarge predatory fishFreshwater predatorYangtze River yellowcheek

Synonyms

  • 黄颊鱼— Yellowcheek fish (alternative name)
  • 竿鱼— Pole fish (regional name)
  • 水老虎— Water tiger (descriptive nickname)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellowcheek carp (鱤鱼) is a fast-swimming predator.
  • We spotted a large Elopichthys bambusa (鱤鱼) in the Yangtze River.
  • This fish is sometimes called Chinese razor fish (鱤鱼) due to its shape.

Collocations

  • Yellowcheek carp(鱤鱼)
  • Elopichthys bambusa(鱤鱼)
  • Chinese razor fish(鱤鱼)
  • Large predatory fish(大鱤鱼)
  • Freshwater predator(淡水鱤鱼)
  • Yangtze River yellowcheek(长江鱤鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yellowcheek carp is one of the 'four major Chinese carps' in traditional freshwater fisheries.
  • Known for its speed and predatory nature, it's sometimes called the 'wolf of the water' in Chinese fishing culture.
  • Considered a challenging sport fish due to its strength and fighting ability when hooked.

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