鲹 (shēn) - Horse mackerel & a type of marine fish in the Carangidae

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鲹 · shēn

Horse mackerel;

a type of marine fish in the Carangidae family, often used for food.

Horse mackerela type of marine fish in the Carangidae

Usage highlights

Horse mackerelGrilled horse mackerelFresh horse mackerelDried horse mackerelHorse mackerel sashimi

Synonyms

  • 鲹鱼— horse mackerel (full term)
  • 竹荚鱼— Japanese horse mackerel (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught a horse mackerel (鲹) while fishing.
  • This restaurant serves grilled horse mackerel (烤鲹).
  • The fish market has fresh horse mackerel (新鲜鲹鱼).

Collocations

  • Horse mackerel(鲹鱼)
  • Grilled horse mackerel(烤鲹)
  • Fresh horse mackerel(新鲜鲹)
  • Dried horse mackerel(鲹干)
  • Horse mackerel sashimi(鲹刺身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Horse mackerel is a common food fish in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japan and coastal China.
  • In Japanese cuisine, aji (鯵/鲹) is highly valued for sushi and sashimi preparations.

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