鳘 (mǐn) - Mǐn — a type of fish, specifically the & also used in the name of the Min

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mǐn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鳘 · mǐn

Mǐn — a type of fish, specifically the large yellow croaker or Chinese bahaba;

also used in the name of the Min River in Fujian province.

Mǐn — a type of fish, specifically thealso used in the name of the Min

Usage highlights

Large yellow croakerMin fishDried croakerMin RiverSteamed Min fishCroaker soup

Synonyms

  • 大黄鱼— Large yellow croaker (alternative name)
  • 鮸鱼— Miǎn fish (similar species)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The large yellow croaker (大黄鳘) is a valuable fish species.
  • We ordered steamed Min fish (清蒸鳘鱼) at the restaurant.
  • The Min River (鳘江) flows through Fujian province.
  • This dish uses dried croaker (鳘鱼干).

Collocations

  • Large yellow croaker(大黄鳘)
  • Min fish(鳘鱼)
  • Dried croaker(鳘鱼干)
  • Min River(鳘江)
  • Steamed Min fish(清蒸鳘鱼)
  • Croaker soup(鳘鱼汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character refers to an economically important fish species in Chinese coastal regions.
  • The Min River in Fujian is one of the major rivers in China and gives its name to the province's abbreviated name (闽).
  • The fish is considered a delicacy and is often used in celebratory meals.

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