鱴 (miè) - A type of fish & specifically refers to the cutlassfish or hairtail fish

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鱴 · miè

A type of fish;

specifically refers to the cutlassfish or hairtail fish (Trichiurus lepturus).

A type of fishspecifically refers to the cutlassfish or hairtail fish

Usage highlights

Hairtail fishFried hairtailSteamed hairtailHairtail soupDried hairtailFresh hairtail

Synonyms

  • 带鱼— hairtail fish (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought fresh hairtail at the market (买新鲜鱴鱼).
  • Hairtail is commonly eaten in coastal regions (沿海地区常吃鱴).
  • Steamed hairtail is a classic dish (清蒸鱴鱼是经典菜肴).

Collocations

  • Hairtail fish(鱴鱼)
  • Fried hairtail(炸鱴鱼)
  • Steamed hairtail(蒸鱴鱼)
  • Hairtail soup(鱴鱼汤)
  • Dried hairtail(鱴鱼干)
  • Fresh hairtail(新鲜鱴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Hairtail fish is a common food fish in Chinese cuisine, especially in coastal regions.
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts, with 带鱼 being the more common term for this fish.

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