鳙 (yōng) - Bighead carp — a species of freshwater fish

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yōng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鳙 · yōng

Bighead carp — a species of freshwater fish (Aristichthys nobilis) commonly cultivated in Chinese aquaculture, known for its large head and silver-gray body.

Bighead carp — a species of freshwater fish

Usage highlights

Bighead carpSteamed bighead carpBighead carp headBraised bighead carpBighead carp farmingFresh bighead carp

Synonyms

  • 花鲢— Spotted silver carp (another common name for bighead carp)
  • 胖头鱼— Fat-head fish (colloquial name referring to its large head)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bighead carp (鳙鱼) is a popular fish in Chinese cuisine.
  • The fish farm specializes in breeding bighead carp (养殖鳙鱼).
  • This dish uses fresh bighead carp (新鲜鳙鱼) as the main ingredient.
  • Bighead carp (鳙) and silver carp are often raised together in polyculture systems.

Collocations

  • Bighead carp(鳙鱼)
  • Steamed bighead carp(清蒸鳙鱼)
  • Bighead carp head(鳙鱼头)
  • Braised bighead carp(红烧鳙鱼)
  • Bighead carp farming(鳙鱼养殖)
  • Fresh bighead carp(新鲜鳙鱼)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bighead carp is one of the 'Four Great Domestic Fishes' of China along with black carp, grass carp, and silver carp.
  • The fish is particularly valued for its head, which is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.
  • In traditional Chinese aquaculture, bighead carp is often raised in polyculture systems to maximize pond productivity.

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