鲢 (lián) - Silver carp — a species of freshwater fish

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Silver carp — a species of freshwater fish (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) native to East Asia, often cultivated in aquaculture.

Silver carp — a species of freshwater fish

Usage highlights

Silver carpBighead carpCarp breedingCarp pondCarp fryStewed carp

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silver carp (鲢鱼) is a common freshwater fish.
  • We are breeding carp in the pond (池塘养鲢).
  • This dish is made with silver carp (鲢鱼做的菜).
  • Silver carp are filter feeders (鲢鱼是滤食性鱼类).

Collocations

  • Silver carp(鲢鱼)
  • Bighead carp(鳙鲢)
  • Carp breeding(养鲢)
  • Carp pond(鲢塘)
  • Carp fry(鲢苗)
  • Stewed carp(炖鲢鱼)

Idioms

  • As inseparable as the head and tail of a carp(首尾相鲢)
  • Like a carp leaping over the dragon gate(鲢跃龙门)
  • Plenty of fish in the pond(池中多鲢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The silver carp is one of the 'Four Great Domestic Fishes' in Chinese aquaculture.
  • It symbolizes abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture due to its rapid reproduction.
  • Often used in festive meals, especially during Chinese New Year, to represent surplus and wealth.

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