鳗 (mán) - Eel — a long, snake-like fish, often migratory,

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鳗 · mán

Eel — a long, snake-like fish, often migratory, such as the freshwater eel or moray eel.

Eel — a long, snake-like fish, often migratory,

Usage highlights

Freshwater eelMoray eelEel riceGrilled eelEel sauceEel larvae

Synonyms

  • 鳗鱼— Eel (the most common term)
  • 白鳝— White eel (a specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We ate grilled eel (烤鳗鱼) for dinner.
  • The life cycle of the eel (鳗鱼) is fascinating.
  • He caught a large moray eel (海鳗).
  • This restaurant specializes in eel rice (鳗鱼饭).

Collocations

  • Freshwater eel(河鳗)
  • Moray eel(海鳗)
  • Eel rice(鳗鱼饭)
  • Grilled eel(烤鳗鱼)
  • Eel sauce(鳗鱼酱)
  • Eel larvae(鳗鱼苗)

Idioms

  • As slippery as an eel(滑如泥鳅, though not directly using 鳗, conceptually similar)
  • No specific common idiom directly features the character 鳗.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Eels are a prized food item in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japan and parts of China.
  • The mysterious life cycle of the eel, involving long ocean migrations, has been a subject of scientific interest and cultural allusion.
  • In some contexts, eels can symbolize resilience and adaptability due to their migratory nature.

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