鳒 (jiān) - A type of flatfish, often referring to the & also used metaphorically for a couple or pair,

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鳒 · jiān

A type of flatfish, often referring to the large-tooth flounder or similar species;

also used metaphorically for a couple or pair, especially in the context of marital harmony.

A type of flatfish, often referring to thealso used metaphorically for a couple or pair,

Usage highlights

Flounder fishLike a pair of floundersFlounder genusSteamed flounderLargePearly flounder

Synonyms

  • 鲽— Flounder; righteye flounder (often paired with 鳒 in idioms)
  • 比目鱼— Flatfish; flounder (common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The large-tooth flounder (鳒鱼) is a benthic fish.
  • They are like a pair of flounders (如鳒鲽), inseparable.
  • The dish featured steamed flounder (清蒸鳒鱼).
  • In biology, the flounder family includes the genus Pseudorhombus (鳒属).

Collocations

  • Flounder fish(鳒鱼)
  • Like a pair of flounders(如鳒鲽)
  • Flounder genus(鳒属)
  • Steamed flounder(清蒸鳒鱼)
  • Large-tooth flounder(大齿鳒)
  • Pearly flounder(斑鳍鳒)

Idioms

  • Like a pair of flounders, inseparable(鳒鲽情深)
  • As harmonious as flounders(鳒鲽和鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鳒 is used in the idiom '鳒鲽情深' to describe a deeply affectionate and inseparable married couple, drawing from the observation that flounders often swim in pairs.
  • It is a less common character, primarily encountered in classical literature, zoological contexts, and poetic expressions about marital harmony.
  • The fish radical (鱼) clearly indicates its semantic category.

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