鱧 (lǐ) - snakehead fish — a freshwater fish species known

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snakehead fish — a freshwater fish species known for its elongated body and predatory nature, often used in cuisine.

snakehead fish — a freshwater fish species known

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 黑鱼— black fish (common name for snakehead)
  • 乌鱼— dark fish (another common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a snakehead fish (鱧鱼) in the lake.
  • This restaurant serves snakehead fish soup (鱧鱼汤).
  • The snakehead fish (鱧) is known for its ability to survive out of water.
  • He studies the biology of snakehead fish (鱧的生物学).

Collocations

  • snakehead fish(鱧鱼)
  • black snakehead(乌鱧)
  • northern snakehead(北方鱧)
  • snakehead fish soup(鱧鱼汤)
  • fried snakehead fish(炸鱧鱼)
  • snakehead fish farming(鱧鱼养殖)

Idioms

  • Like a snakehead in water(如鱼得水 - though not specific to snakehead)
  • The snakehead leaps over the dragon gate(鱼跃龙门 - general fish idiom)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Snakehead fish are valued in Chinese cuisine for their firm texture and nutritional value.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, snakehead fish is believed to have healing properties and is often used in soups for recovery.
  • The fish is sometimes associated with resilience due to its ability to survive in low-oxygen environments.

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