鲡 (lí) - Eel — refers to various species of eels,

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Eel — refers to various species of eels, particularly the freshwater eel.

Eel — refers to various species of eels,

Usage highlights

Freshwater eelGrilled eelEel speciesMoray eelEel migrationEel farming

Synonyms

  • 鳗— eel (more common term)
  • 鳝— swamp eel, finless eel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ordered grilled eel (烤鲡鱼).
  • Freshwater eels migrate long distances (淡水鲡).
  • Eel is a delicacy in many cuisines (鲡鱼美食).
  • The moray eel is a marine species (海鲡).

Collocations

  • Freshwater eel(淡水鲡)
  • Grilled eel(烤鲡)
  • Eel species(鲡鱼种类)
  • Moray eel(海鲡)
  • Eel migration(鲡鱼洄游)
  • Eel farming(鲡鱼养殖)

Idioms

  • As slippery as an eel(滑如鲡鱼)
  • Eel in troubled waters(浑水鲡鱼)
  • Following the eel's path(随鲡而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Eels have been part of Chinese cuisine for centuries, valued for their nutritional content.
  • In Chinese culture, eels symbolize adaptability and persistence due to their migratory nature.
  • Eel farming has a long history in certain regions of China, particularly in coastal areas.

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