鱭 (jì) - A type of small, slender fish found in

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鱭 · jì

A type of small, slender fish found in coastal waters and estuaries, especially the tapertail anchovy (Coilia nasus).

A type of small, slender fish found in

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Synonyms

  • 凤尾鱼— phoenix-tail fish (another name for anchovy)
  • 刀鱼— knife fish (regional name for tapertail anchovy)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market sells fresh anchovies (鱭鱼).
  • We caught several tapertail anchovies in the river (刀鱭).
  • This dish is made with salted anchovies (咸鱭鱼).
  • The estuary is known for its anchovy population (鱭鱼群).

Collocations

  • anchovy fish(鱭鱼)
  • tapertail anchovy(刀鱭)
  • short-tailed anchovy(短尾鱭)
  • long-tailed anchovy(长尾鱭)
  • anchovy fry(鱭苗)
  • anchovy season(鱭汛)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The tapertail anchovy (刀鱭) is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, especially in the Yangtze River delta region.
  • These fish migrate between sea and freshwater, making them important in both marine and riverine ecosystems.
  • Anchovies have been an important food source in coastal communities for centuries.

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