鲀 (tún) - Pufferfish — a type of fish known for

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Pufferfish — a type of fish known for inflating its body when threatened, and containing tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin.

Pufferfish — a type of fish known for

Usage highlights

PufferfishPufferfish toxinPufferfish familyPufferfish dishGlobe fishTiger puffer

Synonyms

  • 河豚— Pufferfish (common alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pufferfish (河鲀) is considered a delicacy in Japan.
  • Eating improperly prepared pufferfish can be fatal (吃河鲀可能致命).
  • Some species of pufferfish (鲀科鱼类) inhabit coral reefs.
  • The chef is specially licensed to prepare pufferfish (河鲀厨师).

Collocations

  • Pufferfish(河鲀)
  • Pufferfish toxin(河鲀毒素)
  • Pufferfish family(鲀科)
  • Pufferfish dish(河鲀料理)
  • Globe fish(刺鲀)
  • Tiger puffer(虎河鲀)

Idioms

  • As dangerous as a pufferfish(拼死吃河鲀)
  • The pufferfish's gamble(河鲀的一搏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Pufferfish (fugu in Japanese) is a prestigious and dangerous delicacy in Japanese cuisine, requiring specially trained and licensed chefs.
  • In Chinese culture, the pufferfish is often associated with risk and daring due to its poisonous nature.
  • The character 鲀 is a specific zoological term, not commonly used in everyday language outside of scientific or culinary contexts.

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