Is 鱶 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this is a rare character primarily found in classical texts and some regional dialects. It is not commonly used in modern standard Chinese.

What does 鱶 mean exactly?

It refers to large mythical fish or sea monsters, sometimes used historically for sharks or other large marine creatures in certain contexts.

Would 鱶 be appropriate for a personal name?

Generally not recommended due to its rarity and potentially ominous connotations. Most native speakers would not recognize this character or know how to pronounce it.

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鱶 · xiǎng

A rare character meaning a large, mythical fish or sea monster;

sometimes used to refer to sharks or large marine creatures in historical texts.

A rare character meaning a large, mythical fishsometimes used to refer to sharks or large

Usage highlights

Sea monsterSharkWhale and sea monsterGiant fishMythical marine creature

Synonyms

鯊— shark (more common modern term)
鯨— whale

Usage & contexts

Examples

Ancient texts describe mythical sea creatures (海鱶).
Some dialects use this character for sharks (鱶魚).
The character appears in classical literature describing marine life (鱶鯨).

Collocations

Sea monster(海鱶)
Shark(鱶魚)
Whale and sea monster(鱶鯨)
Giant fish(巨鱶)
Mythical marine creature(神鱶)

Cultural background

FAQ

Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mythical sea creatures and large marine animals.
Used in some regional dialects and historical contexts rather than modern standard Chinese.
Represents the traditional Chinese conception of large, mysterious sea creatures.

鱶 (xiǎng) - A rare character meaning a large, mythical fish & sometimes used to refer to sharks or large