鲏 (pí) - A small freshwater fish of the cyprinid family,

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鲏 · pí

A small freshwater fish of the cyprinid family, specifically referring to fish in the genus Rhodeus or Acheilognathus, commonly known as bitterlings.

A small freshwater fish of the cyprinid family,

Usage highlights

Bitterling fishBitterling familyChinese bitterlingStriped bitterlingBitterling genus

Synonyms

  • 鳑鲏— bitterling (more common term)
  • 苦鱼— bitter fish (regional name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond is full of small fish (鲏鱼).
  • We observed bitterlings (鲏) in the aquarium.
  • This species belongs to the bitterling family (鲏科).

Collocations

  • Bitterling fish(鲏鱼)
  • Bitterling family(鲏科)
  • Chinese bitterling(中华鲏)
  • Striped bitterling(条纹鲏)
  • Bitterling genus(鲏属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bitterlings are known for their unique reproductive behavior where females lay eggs in freshwater mussels.
  • In some regions, these small fish are considered indicators of clean water environments.
  • They are sometimes kept in aquariums for their colorful appearance during breeding season.

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