鳊 (biān) - Bream — refers to a type of freshwater

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鳊 · biān

Bream — refers to a type of freshwater fish, specifically the bream (Parabramis pekinensis), commonly found in Chinese rivers and lakes.

Bream — refers to a type of freshwater

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several bream (鳊鱼) in the lake.
  • Steamed bream (清蒸鳊鱼) is a classic dish.
  • The bream (鳊) is a popular target for anglers.
  • This river is known for its bream population (鳊鱼群).

Collocations

  • bream fish(鳊鱼)
  • steamed bream(清蒸鳊鱼)
  • braised bream(红烧鳊鱼)
  • Wuchang bream(武昌鳊)
  • bream fishing(钓鳊鱼)
  • bream species(鳊科)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring 鳊 as a standalone character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The bream (鳊鱼) is a significant food fish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in regions around the Yangtze River.
  • Wuchang bream (武昌鳊) is a famous variety named after Wuchang, historically part of Wuhan, Hubei province.
  • In Chinese culinary tradition, bream is often steamed or braised to highlight its delicate flavor.

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