鲈 (lú) - Perch — refers to various species of freshwater

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Perch — refers to various species of freshwater and saltwater perch fish, particularly the Japanese sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus).

Perch — refers to various species of freshwater

Usage highlights

Perch fishSteamed perchPerch filletSea perchFreshwater perchPerch fishing

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered steamed perch for dinner (清蒸鲈鱼).
  • The perch is a popular game fish (鲈鱼).
  • This restaurant specializes in perch dishes (鲈鱼菜肴).
  • He caught a large perch while fishing (钓到一条大鲈鱼).

Collocations

  • Perch fish(鲈鱼)
  • Steamed perch(清蒸鲈鱼)
  • Perch fillet(鲈鱼片)
  • Sea perch(海鲈鱼)
  • Freshwater perch(淡水鲈鱼)
  • Perch fishing(钓鲈鱼)

Idioms

  • Perch and water shield soup(莼羹鲈脍)
  • Thinking of perch when homesick(莼鲈之思)
  • Perch from the Song River(松江鲈鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The perch (鲈鱼) appears in classical Chinese literature as a symbol of homesickness and nostalgia.
  • The idiom '莼鲈之思' refers to longing for home, derived from a Jin dynasty official who resigned to return home for perch and water shield soup.
  • Perch is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine, prized for its tender, white flesh and mild flavor.
  • The Song River perch (松江鲈鱼) was particularly famous in historical texts as a regional specialty.

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