鳑 (páng) - A small freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling fish & often used in the name of the pond

鳑Tone 2

páng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鳑 · páng

A small freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling fish;

often used in the name of the pond loach or related small fish species.

A small freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling fishoften used in the name of the pond

Usage highlights

Bitterling fishPond loachSmall freshwater fishBitterling species

Synonyms

  • 鲏— bitterling (often paired with 鳑)
  • 小鱼— small fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond is full of small fish (鳑鲏).
  • We observed bitterlings (鳑鲏鱼) in the stream.
  • This small fish (鳑鲏) is common in freshwater habitats.

Collocations

  • Bitterling fish(鳑鲏)
  • Pond loach(鳑鲏鱼)
  • Small freshwater fish(鳑鲏类)
  • Bitterling species(鳑鲏属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鳑 refers to small freshwater fish, particularly bitterlings, which are known for their symbiotic relationship with freshwater mussels.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, small fish like bitterlings sometimes symbolize abundance and fertility in water environments.
  • The character is rarely used in modern everyday language but appears in biological and ichthyological contexts.

FAQ