鲟 (xún) - Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species valued

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Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species valued for its meat and caviar, found in temperate waters of the Northern Hemisphere.

Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species valued

Usage highlights

SturgeonChinese sturgeonBeluga sturgeonSturgeon caviarSturgeon fishingSturgeon aquaculture

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sturgeon (鲟鱼) is famous for producing caviar.
  • We saw a giant beluga sturgeon (白鲟) at the aquarium.
  • Sturgeon fishing (捕鲟) is regulated in many countries.
  • This river is a habitat for Chinese sturgeon (中华鲟).

Collocations

  • Sturgeon(鲟鱼)
  • Chinese sturgeon(中华鲟)
  • Beluga sturgeon(白鲟)
  • Sturgeon caviar(鲟鱼子酱)
  • Sturgeon fishing(捕鲟)
  • Sturgeon aquaculture(鲟鱼养殖)

Idioms

  • None commonly associated with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sturgeon, especially the Chinese sturgeon, is a protected species in China and symbolizes natural heritage.
  • Sturgeon caviar is considered a luxury food item globally.
  • The Chinese sturgeon is sometimes called a 'living fossil' due to its ancient lineage.

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