鳔 (biào) - swim bladder of fish & isinglass

鳔Tone 4

biào ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

鳔 · biào

swim bladder of fish;

isinglass;

fish glue.

swim bladder of fishisinglassfish glue.

Usage highlights

fish swim bladderfish glueswim bladder soupdried fish mawbladder disorderair bladder

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fish uses its swim bladder (鱼鳔) for buoyancy.
  • Fish glue (鳔胶) is used in traditional crafts.
  • The chef prepared a dish with fish maw (鱼鳔).
  • Isinglass (鳔胶) is used in some food preparations.

Collocations

  • fish swim bladder(鱼鳔)
  • fish glue(鳔胶)
  • swim bladder soup(鳔汤)
  • dried fish maw(干鳔)
  • bladder disorder(鳔病)
  • air bladder(鱼鳔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fish swim bladders have been used in Chinese cuisine for centuries, considered a delicacy.
  • Fish glue made from swim bladders was historically important in woodworking and art restoration.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, fish maw is believed to have nutritional and medicinal properties.

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