鳇 (huáng) - Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish of

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Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish of the sturgeon family, especially the kaluga or Huso dauricus species, known for producing high-quality caviar.

Sturgeon — refers to large freshwater fish of

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sturgeon fishsturgeon caviarAmur sturgeonsturgeon farmingsturgeon speciesgiant sturgeon

Synonyms

  • 鲟鱼— sturgeon (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kaluga sturgeon (鳇鱼) is native to the Amur River basin.
  • Sturgeon caviar (鳇鱼子) is considered a delicacy.
  • They caught a large sturgeon (鳇) in the river.
  • Sturgeon farming (鳇鱼养殖) has become an important industry.

Collocations

  • sturgeon fish(鳇鱼)
  • sturgeon caviar(鳇鱼子)
  • Amur sturgeon(黑龙江鳇鱼)
  • sturgeon farming(鳇鱼养殖)
  • sturgeon species(鳇鱼种类)
  • giant sturgeon(大鳇鱼)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The sturgeon has been historically important in Chinese cuisine, particularly in northeastern regions like Heilongjiang.
  • Sturgeon caviar is considered a luxury food item and status symbol in Chinese gastronomy.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing rare and valuable aquatic species.

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