鲄 (hé) - A type of fish & specifically refers to certain species of fish in

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鲄 · hé

A type of fish;

specifically refers to certain species of fish in Chinese nomenclature.

A type of fishspecifically refers to certain species of fish in

Usage highlights

Fish scaleFish finFish meatFish marketFish speciesFresh fish

Synonyms

  • 鱼— fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The market sells fresh fish (鲜鲄).
  • This dish features steamed fish (蒸鲄).
  • He caught a large fish (大鱼鲄) in the river.

Collocations

  • Fish scale(鲄鳞)
  • Fish fin(鲄鳍)
  • Fish meat(鲄肉)
  • Fish market(鲄市)
  • Fish species(鲄类)
  • Fresh fish(鲜鲄)

Idioms

  • Like a fish in water(如鱼得水)
  • Fish and water relationship(鱼水之情)
  • Fish leaping over the dragon gate(鱼跃龙门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fish (鱼) are symbols of abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture.
  • The character 鲄 specifically refers to certain fish species used in Chinese culinary traditions.
  • Fish are important in Chinese New Year celebrations, representing surplus and wealth.

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