鳆 (fù) - Abalone — a type of large edible sea

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鳆 · fù

Abalone — a type of large edible sea snail, a marine mollusk considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.

Abalone — a type of large edible sea

Usage highlights

AbaloneDried abaloneAbalone shellAbalone sauceFresh abaloneCanned abalone

Synonyms

  • 鲍鱼— abalone (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This restaurant serves fresh abalone (鳆鱼).
  • Dried abalone is a luxury ingredient (干鳆).
  • Abalone shell is used in traditional crafts (鳆壳).

Collocations

  • Abalone(鳆鱼)
  • Dried abalone(干鳆)
  • Abalone shell(鳆壳)
  • Abalone sauce(鳆汁)
  • Fresh abalone(鲜鳆)
  • Canned abalone(罐装鳆)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Abalone has been considered a luxury seafood in Chinese cuisine for centuries.
  • It is often served at banquets and special occasions as a symbol of wealth and status.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, abalone is believed to have nourishing properties.

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