鳂 (wēi) - Wrasse — refers to various species of wrasses,

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Wrasse — refers to various species of wrasses, a family of marine fish known for their bright colors and prominent lips.

Wrasse — refers to various species of wrasses,

Usage highlights

Cleaner wrasseHumphead wrasseBird wrasseWrasse familyCoral reef wrasseSix

Synonyms

  • 隆头鱼— Wrasse (general term for the fish family)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is a common reef fish.
  • We saw a cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at the coral reef.
  • The humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is an endangered species.
  • Wrasses (隆头鱼科) are known for their diverse behaviors.

Collocations

  • Cleaner wrasse(清洁鱼)
  • Humphead wrasse(曲纹唇鱼)
  • Bird wrasse(尖嘴鱼)
  • Wrasse family(隆头鱼科)
  • Coral reef wrasse(珊瑚礁隆头鱼)
  • Six-bar wrasse(六带唇鱼)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character were found in common usage.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鳂 specifically refers to wrasses, a family of marine fish.
  • Wrasses are important in marine ecosystems, particularly cleaner wrasses that remove parasites from other fish.
  • Some wrasse species like the humphead wrasse are considered delicacies and face conservation concerns.

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