鱨 (cháng) - Catfish — refers to various species of catfish,

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Catfish — refers to various species of catfish, particularly those in the family Siluridae or Bagridae.

Catfish — refers to various species of catfish,

Usage highlights

Yellow River catfishcatfish familycatfish specieslarge catfishcatfish barbelscatfish farming

Synonyms

  • 鲶鱼— catfish (more common term)
  • 鲇鱼— catfish (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Yellow River catfish is a delicacy (黄河鱨).
  • This aquarium has several catfish species (鱨科鱼类).
  • We caught a large catfish (大鱨鱼) in the lake.
  • Catfish have distinctive barbels (鱨鱼的触须).

Collocations

  • Yellow River catfish(黄河鱨)
  • catfish family(鱨科)
  • catfish species(鱨鱼种类)
  • large catfish(大鱨鱼)
  • catfish barbels(鱨鱼触须)
  • catfish farming(鱨鱼养殖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Catfish have been part of Chinese cuisine for centuries, valued for their tender flesh.
  • The Yellow River catfish (黄河鱨) is particularly famous in northern Chinese culinary traditions.
  • In some regions, catfish are considered auspicious due to their ability to thrive in various conditions.

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