鳉 (jiāng) - Killifish — a small freshwater fish of the

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鳉 · jiāng

Killifish — a small freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae, often kept in aquariums.

Killifish — a small freshwater fish of the

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Synonyms

  • 鱂— alternative form of 鳉 (killifish)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The killifish (鳉鱼) is popular among aquarium enthusiasts.
  • This species of killifish (鳉科鱼类) is native to East Asia.
  • He breeds Japanese killifish (日本鳉) as a hobby.

Collocations

  • killifish(鳉鱼)
  • Japanese killifish(日本鳉)
  • killifish species(鳉科鱼类)
  • killifish breeding(鳉鱼养殖)
  • medaka fish(青鳉)
  • killifish aquarium(鳉鱼缸)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character are commonly used.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鳉 refers specifically to small cyprinodontiform fish, particularly the Japanese rice fish (medaka).
  • In Japan, medaka (青鳉) are culturally significant, often kept as pets and featured in traditional art.
  • Some killifish species are used in scientific research due to their hardiness and short life cycle.

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