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Anchovy — refers to small, silvery fish of the Engraulidae family, commonly used in East Asian cuisine.

Anchovy — refers to small, silvery fish of

Usage highlights

Anchovy fishDried anchovyAnchovy sauceAnchovy stockAnchovy fishingAnchovy processing

Synonyms

  • 凤尾鱼— Phoenix-tail fish (another name for anchovy)
  • 小银鱼— Small silver fish (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Anchovy sauce is a common condiment (鳀鱼酱).
  • Dried anchovies are used in Korean cooking (干鳀鱼).
  • The anchovy is a small schooling fish (鳀鱼群).
  • Japanese use anchovies in dashi broth (煮干鳀).

Collocations

  • Anchovy fish(鳀鱼)
  • Dried anchovy(干鳀鱼)
  • Anchovy sauce(鳀鱼酱)
  • Anchovy stock(鳀鱼汤)
  • Anchovy fishing(鳀鱼捕捞)
  • Anchovy processing(鳀鱼加工)

Idioms

  • As numerous as anchovies(多如鳀鱼)
  • Following like anchovies in a school(如鳀相随)
  • Small fish, big flavor(鳀小味美)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Anchovies have been an important food source in coastal East Asian cultures for centuries.
  • In Korean cuisine, dried anchovies are essential for making basic broth and seasonings.
  • Japanese cuisine uses anchovies (煮干し) as a fundamental ingredient for dashi stock.
  • Historically, anchovy fisheries supported coastal communities throughout East Asia.

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