鲚 (jì) - Anchovy — a type of small, silvery fish

鲚Tone 4

jì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

鲚 · jì

Anchovy — a type of small, silvery fish found in coastal waters and estuaries, often used in cooking.

Anchovy — a type of small, silvery fish

Usage highlights

Anchovy fishDried anchovyTaihu shortsnout anchovyAnchovy fryAnchovy fishingAnchovy sauce

Synonyms

  • 凤尾鱼— Phoenix-tail fish (another name for anchovy)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught some anchovies (鲚鱼) in the net.
  • This dish is made with dried anchovies (干鲚鱼).
  • The anchovy (鲚) is a common ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine.
  • The Taihu shortsnout anchovy (太湖短吻鲚) is a local species.

Collocations

  • Anchovy fish(鲚鱼)
  • Dried anchovy(干鲚鱼)
  • Taihu shortsnout anchovy(太湖短吻鲚)
  • Anchovy fry(鲚苗)
  • Anchovy fishing(捕鲚)
  • Anchovy sauce(鲚酱)

Idioms

  • None commonly associated with this character.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鲚 is specific to a type of fish and is not deeply embedded in broader Chinese cultural symbolism.
  • It is primarily used in culinary and zoological contexts.
  • The fish itself is a common food source in coastal regions of China.

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