鲨 (shā) - Shark — a large predatory fish with a

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shā ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

鲨 · shā

Shark — a large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton.

Shark — a large predatory fish with a

Usage highlights

SharkShark finWhale sharkGreat white sharkShark attackShark tank

Synonyms

  • 鲛— A mythical shark or dragon-fish

Antonyms

  • 豚— Dolphin; gentle marine mammal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shark is an apex predator (鲨鱼是顶级捕食者).
  • He was attacked by a great white shark (他被大白鲨攻击了).
  • Shark fin soup is a controversial dish (鱼翅汤).
  • The aquarium has a shark tank (水族馆有一个鲨鱼缸).

Collocations

  • Shark(鲨鱼)
  • Shark fin(鱼翅)
  • Whale shark(鲸鲨)
  • Great white shark(大白鲨)
  • Shark attack(鲨鱼袭击)
  • Shark tank(鲨鱼缸)

Idioms

  • The shark's fin and the swallow's nest(鱼翅燕窝)
  • A shark's nature is hard to change(鲨性难改)
  • Like a shark entering a shoal of fish(如鲨入鱼群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, sharks are often associated with danger, ferocity, and power.
  • Shark fin soup was historically a luxury dish symbolizing wealth and status, though consumption has declined due to conservation efforts.
  • Sharks appear in traditional folklore as formidable sea monsters.

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