鲩 (huàn) - Grass carp — a species of freshwater fish
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Grass carp — a species of freshwater fish (Ctenopharyngodon idella) native to East Asia, widely cultivated in aquaculture.
Grass carp — a species of freshwater fish
Usage highlights
Grass carpRaise grass carpGrass carp filletGrass carp meatGrass carp frySteamed grass carp
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We are farming grass carp (养鲩鱼).
- This dish uses grass carp (鲩鱼片).
- Grass carp is a common food fish (食用鲩鱼).
- The pond is stocked with grass carp (放养鲩鱼).
Collocations
- Grass carp(鲩鱼)
- Raise grass carp(养鲩)
- Grass carp fillet(鲩鱼片)
- Grass carp meat(鲩鱼肉)
- Grass carp fry(鲩鱼苗)
- Steamed grass carp(清蒸鲩鱼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Grass carp is one of the 'Four Major Domesticated Fishes' in Chinese aquaculture, alongside black carp, silver carp, and bighead carp.
- It is a popular and economically important food fish in Southern Chinese cuisine, often steamed or used in hot pot.