(kào) - A type of dried fish & specifically refers to small dried fish or fish

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kào | 14 strokes | radical:

· kào

A type of dried fish;

specifically refers to small dried fish or fish processed by drying.

A type of dried fishspecifically refers to small dried fish or fish

Usage highlights

dried fishsmall dried fishdried fish productmaking dried fishdried fish market

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We bought some dried fish (鲓) at the market.
  • This dish uses dried small fish (小鱼鲓) as an ingredient.
  • Traditional coastal communities produce various types of dried fish (鱼鲓).

Collocations

  • dried fish(鱼鲓)
  • small dried fish(小鱼鲓)
  • dried fish product(鲓制品)
  • making dried fish(制鲓)
  • dried fish market(鲓市)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鲓 represents traditional food preservation methods in coastal regions of China.
  • Dried fish products have been important protein sources in Chinese culinary history.
  • The character reflects the importance of fisheries in Chinese coastal economies.

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