鱬 (rú) - A mythical fish-like creature in Chinese mythology, often

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鱬 · rú

A mythical fish-like creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted with human-like features.

A mythical fish-like creature in Chinese mythology, often

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Mythical rú fishAncient rú creatureRú with human faceWaterLegendary rú

Synonyms

  • 人鱼— mermaid; human-fish hybrid
  • 鲛人— legendary jiao people; mermaid-like beings

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a mysterious creature called the rú fish (鱬).
  • In some legends, the rú (鱬) appears as a fish with a human face.
  • The mythological rú (鱬) is said to inhabit deep waters.

Collocations

  • Mythical rú fish(神鱬)
  • Ancient rú creature(古鱬)
  • Rú with human face(人面鱬)
  • Water-dwelling rú(水鱬)
  • Legendary rú(传说鱬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries as a rare aquatic creature.
  • Often classified among various hybrid human-animal mythological beings in Chinese folklore.
  • Represents the rich tradition of mythical creatures in Chinese cultural imagination.

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