鳅 (qiū) - Loach — a small, slender freshwater fish of

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Loach — a small, slender freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae, often found in muddy bottoms of streams and ponds.

Loach — a small, slender freshwater fish of

Usage highlights

Mud loachLoach fishLoach soupLoach breedingLoach pondSpined loach

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several loaches (泥鳅) in the creek.
  • Loach soup (鳅鱼汤) is considered nutritious in some regions.
  • The pond is home to many loaches (池塘里有很多鳅).
  • He breeds loaches for the aquarium trade (他为了水族贸易养殖鳅).

Collocations

  • Mud loach(泥鳅)
  • Loach fish(鳅鱼)
  • Loach soup(鳅汤)
  • Loach breeding(鳅养殖)
  • Loach pond(鳅池)
  • Spined loach(刺鳅)

Idioms

  • As slippery as a loach(滑如泥鳅)
  • Loach in muddy water(浑水鳅)
  • Loach turning into a dragon(鳅化龙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the loach is often associated with slipperiness and elusiveness.
  • It is sometimes used in traditional medicine and cuisine, believed to have health benefits.
  • The loach appears in folk tales and proverbs, symbolizing adaptability and survival in difficult conditions.

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