鲅 (bà) - Spanish mackerel & a type of marine fish found in East

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bà ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鲅 · bà

Spanish mackerel;

a type of marine fish found in East Asian waters, particularly in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea.

Spanish mackerela type of marine fish found in East

Usage highlights

Spanish mackerelmackerel dumplingsbraised mackerelfresh mackerelmackerel fishingdried mackerel

Synonyms

  • 马鲛鱼— Spanish mackerel (alternative name)
  • 蓝点马鲛— Blue-spotted mackerel (scientific common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought fresh Spanish mackerel at the market (买了一条新鲜的鲅鱼).
  • This restaurant serves excellent braised mackerel (这家餐厅的红烧鲅鱼很棒).
  • Mackerel dumplings are a local specialty (鲅鱼饺子是当地特色).
  • The mackerel fishing season begins in spring (鲅鱼捕捞季节从春天开始).

Collocations

  • Spanish mackerel(鲅鱼)
  • mackerel dumplings(鲅鱼饺子)
  • braised mackerel(红烧鲅鱼)
  • fresh mackerel(新鲜鲅鱼)
  • mackerel fishing(捕捞鲅鱼)
  • dried mackerel(鲅鱼干)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 鲅; it primarily appears in culinary and fishing contexts.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鲅鱼 is particularly important in coastal regions of Northern China, especially Shandong and Liaoning provinces.
  • In Qingdao and Dalian, giving 鲅鱼 as gifts to elders is considered a sign of respect and filial piety.
  • 鲅鱼饺子 are a famous regional dish in Shandong cuisine, especially during Spring Festival.

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