鳐 (yáo) - A type of ray or skate fish & refers to cartilaginous fish in the Rajiformes order,

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鳐 · yáo

A type of ray or skate fish;

refers to cartilaginous fish in the Rajiformes order, characterized by flat bodies and wing-like pectoral fins.

A type of ray or skate fishrefers to cartilaginous fish in the Rajiformes order,

Usage highlights

Ray fishElectric raySkateManta rayRay finRay species

Synonyms

  • 魟— Alternative character for ray/skate fish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a large ray (鳐鱼) at the aquarium.
  • Some rays can deliver electric shocks (电鳐).
  • The manta ray is sometimes called a devilfish (魔鬼鳐).
  • Fossil evidence shows ancient rays (古鳐类).

Collocations

  • Ray fish(鳐鱼)
  • Electric ray(电鳐)
  • Skate(鳐科)
  • Manta ray(蝠鳐)
  • Ray fin(鳐鳍)
  • Ray species(鳐类)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rays appear in Chinese marine lore and traditional medicine.
  • Ray skin (shagreen) was historically used for sword grips and decorative items.
  • In some coastal cultures, rays symbolize adaptability and grace in water.

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