鱼 (yú) - fish & surname Yu
鱼 · yú
fish;
surname Yu;
used metaphorically for something desirable or abundant.
fishsurname Yuused metaphorically for something desirable or abundant.
Usage highlights
fishfishinggoldfishfish marketfish tankfish head
Usage & contexts
Examples
- There are many fish in the pond (池塘里有很多鱼).
- I like eating fish (我喜欢吃鱼).
- He goes fishing every weekend (他每个周末都去钓鱼).
- This is a goldfish (这是金鱼).
Collocations
- fish(鱼)
- fishing(钓鱼)
- goldfish(金鱼)
- fish market(鱼市)
- fish tank(鱼缸)
- fish head(鱼头)
Idioms
- Like fish in water(如鱼得水)
- Sitting on a fishing platform waiting for rabbits(守株待兔 - though not directly with 鱼, often contrasted)
- Fish and bear's paw cannot both be had(鱼与熊掌不可兼得)
- Stir up the water to catch fish(浑水摸鱼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Fish symbolize abundance and surplus in Chinese culture, often associated with the phrase '年年有余' (surplus every year), where 余 (surplus) is a homophone of 鱼 (fish).
- Fish are a common motif in Chinese art and festivals, especially during Chinese New Year, representing prosperity and good fortune.
- In Daoist philosophy, fish often represent freedom and happiness, as in the phrase '如鱼得水' (like a fish in water).