鲿 (cháng) - A type of fish, specifically referring to the & also used in the name of the Chinese

鲿Tone 2

cháng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

鲿 · cháng

A type of fish, specifically referring to the bullhead fish or certain species of catfish;

also used in the name of the Chinese bahaba (黄唇鱼), a critically endangered species.

A type of fish, specifically referring to thealso used in the name of the Chinese

Usage highlights

Bullhead fishSciaenid fishesChinese bahabaCatfish familyMarine croakerFish taxonomy

Synonyms

  • 黄唇鱼— Chinese bahaba (specific species)
  • 石首鱼— croaker fish (broader category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman caught a bullhead (鲿鱼).
  • This river is home to several catfish species (鲿科鱼类).
  • The Chinese bahaba (黄唇鱼) is a type of marine croaker.
  • He studies the biology of sciaenid fishes (石首鱼科, which includes 鲿).

Collocations

  • Bullhead fish(鲿鱼)
  • Sciaenid fishes(石首鱼科)
  • Chinese bahaba(黄唇鱼)
  • Catfish family(鲿科)
  • Marine croaker(石首鱼)
  • Fish taxonomy(鲿类)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts like the Erya (《尔雅》), one of China's oldest dictionaries, indicating its long history in Chinese ichthyology.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, certain sciaenid fish species have been valued, though the character itself is not widely recognized in popular culture.
  • The character is primarily used in scientific and taxonomic contexts rather than everyday language.

FAQ