鲪 (jūn) - A type of rockfish or scorpionfish found in & also used in some personal names.

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鲪 · jūn

A type of rockfish or scorpionfish found in East Asian waters;

also used in some personal names.

A type of rockfish or scorpionfish found inalso used in some personal names.

Usage highlights

RockfishScorpionfishStone scorpionfishSpotted rockfishFishing for rockfish鲪科

Synonyms

  • 石鲪— Stone scorpionfish (specific species)
  • 鲉— Scorpionfish (broader category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rockfish (鲪鱼) is a common sight in these waters.
  • He caught a large scorpionfish (鲪).
  • This species (Sebastiscus marmoratus) is known as 石鲪 in Chinese.
  • The name 鲪 is occasionally used in given names.

Collocations

  • Rockfish(鲪鱼)
  • Scorpionfish(鲪)
  • Stone scorpionfish(石鲪)
  • Spotted rockfish(斑鲪)
  • Fishing for rockfish(钓鲪)
  • Scorpionfish family(鲪科)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鲪 refers to specific fish species in the Scorpaenidae family, valued in some regional cuisines.
  • As a naming character, it is rare but carries connotations of resilience and uniqueness due to the fish's hardy nature.

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