鲭 (qīng) - Mackerel — a type of fish, particularly referring & also used in names for various fish species.

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qīng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鲭 · qīng

Mackerel — a type of fish, particularly referring to the Pacific mackerel;

also used in names for various fish species.

Mackerel — a type of fish, particularly referringalso used in names for various fish species.

Usage highlights

Mackerel fishGrilled mackerelPacific mackerelFresh mackerelMackerel sushiSmoked mackerel

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We had grilled mackerel (烤鲭鱼) for dinner.
  • The market sells fresh mackerel (新鲜鲭鱼).
  • Pacific mackerel is common in Asian cuisine (太平洋鲭鱼).

Collocations

  • Mackerel fish(鲭鱼)
  • Grilled mackerel(烤鲭鱼)
  • Pacific mackerel(太平洋鲭)
  • Fresh mackerel(新鲜鲭鱼)
  • Mackerel sushi(鲭寿司)
  • Smoked mackerel(烟熏鲭鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mackerel is an important food fish in Chinese and East Asian cuisines.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, fish symbolize abundance and prosperity.
  • The character combines the fish radical with the phonetic component 青 (qīng).

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