鲶 (nián) - Catfish — a type of freshwater fish with

鲶Tone 2

nián ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

鲶 · nián

Catfish — a type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around the mouth, known for its smooth, scaleless skin.

Catfish — a type of freshwater fish with

Usage highlights

CatfishCatfish headCatfish soupCatfish farmingFreshwater catfishCatfish species

Synonyms

  • 鲇— Alternative character for catfish
  • 鲶鱼— Catfish (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a large catfish (鲶鱼) in the river.
  • Catfish soup (鲶鱼汤) is a popular dish in some regions.
  • The aquarium has a tank for catfish (鲶鱼).
  • He breeds catfish (鲶鱼) for commercial purposes.

Collocations

  • Catfish(鲶鱼)
  • Catfish head(鲶鱼头)
  • Catfish soup(鲶鱼汤)
  • Catfish farming(鲶鱼养殖)
  • Freshwater catfish(淡水鲶鱼)
  • Catfish species(鲶鱼种类)

Idioms

  • As slippery as a catfish(滑如鲶鱼)
  • Catfish effect — stimulating competition(鲶鱼效应)
  • Catfish in muddy water(浑水鲶鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese cuisine, catfish is valued for its tender flesh and is used in various dishes, particularly soups and stews.
  • The 'catfish effect' is a management metaphor where introducing a competitive element (the 'catfish') stimulates the existing group (the 'sandfish') to perform better.
  • Catfish are sometimes associated with adaptability and survival in challenging environments due to their hardiness.

FAQ