鲯 (qí) - A type of fish, specifically the dolphin fish

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qí ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鲯 · qí

A type of fish, specifically the dolphin fish or mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), known for its bright colors and elongated body.

A type of fish, specifically the dolphin fish

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鳅— loach (sometimes used in compound fish names)
  • 鬼头刀— mahi-mahi (alternative common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a mahi-mahi (鲯鳅) while deep-sea fishing.
  • The dolphin fish (鲯鳅鱼) is known for its vibrant colors.
  • This restaurant serves grilled mahi-mahi (烤鲯鳅).

Collocations

  • mahi-mahi(鲯鳅)
  • dolphin fish(鲯鳅鱼)
  • flying fish(飞鲯)
  • giant trevally(牛鲯)
  • bluefin trevally(蓝鲯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鲯 specifically refers to fish in the Coryphaenidae family, particularly mahi-mahi.
  • In Chinese culinary culture, mahi-mahi is valued as a game fish and is popular in seafood cuisine.
  • The character is relatively rare in everyday usage and appears mainly in ichthyological and culinary contexts.

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