鳍 (qí) - Fin — the wing-like appendage of fish and

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qí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

鳍 · qí

Fin — the wing-like appendage of fish and aquatic mammals used for propulsion and stability.

Fin — the wing-like appendage of fish and

Usage highlights

dorsal finpectoral fintail finanal finpelvic finfin ray

Synonyms

  • 翅— wing or fin (in some contexts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shark's dorsal fin (背鳍) cuts through the water.
  • Fish use their pectoral fins (胸鳍) for steering.
  • The whale's tail fin (尾鳍) is called a fluke.
  • The anal fin (臀鳍) provides stability.

Collocations

  • dorsal fin(背鳍)
  • pectoral fin(胸鳍)
  • tail fin(尾鳍)
  • anal fin(臀鳍)
  • pelvic fin(腹鳍)
  • fin ray(鳍条)

Idioms

  • Like a fish in water(如鱼得水)
  • A whale's fin and a tiger's claws(鲸鳍虎爪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fins are primarily associated with aquatic life in Chinese culture.
  • The character appears in biological and zoological contexts.
  • It carries no significant symbolic meaning in traditional philosophy.

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