鳜 (guì) - Mandarin fish — a freshwater fish species (Siniperca & also refers to the fish in general.

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鳜 · guì

Mandarin fish — a freshwater fish species (Siniperca chuatsi) prized in Chinese cuisine;

also refers to the fish in general.

Mandarin fish — a freshwater fish species (Sinipercaalso refers to the fish in general.

Usage highlights

Mandarin fishSteamed mandarin fishSweet and sour mandarin fishFresh mandarin fishMandarin fish slicesMandarin fish broth

Synonyms

  • 桂鱼— alternative name for mandarin fish
  • 季花鱼— seasonal flower fish (regional name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mandarin fish is delicious (鳜鱼很美味).
  • We ordered steamed mandarin fish (清蒸鳜鱼).
  • This restaurant specializes in mandarin fish dishes (鳜鱼菜肴).
  • The mandarin fish is a popular ingredient in Chinese banquets (宴席上的鳜鱼).

Collocations

  • Mandarin fish(鳜鱼)
  • Steamed mandarin fish(清蒸鳜鱼)
  • Sweet and sour mandarin fish(糖醋鳜鱼)
  • Fresh mandarin fish(鲜鳜鱼)
  • Mandarin fish slices(鳜鱼片)
  • Mandarin fish broth(鳜鱼汤)

Idioms

  • The Peach Blossom and Mandarin Fish(桃花流水鳜鱼肥)
  • Mandarin fish in spring river(春江鳜鱼)
  • Autumn wind and fat mandarin fish(秋风鳜鱼肥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The mandarin fish is considered one of the 'Four Famous Freshwater Fish' in China.
  • It appears in classical Chinese poetry, most famously in Zhang Zhihe's poem about the Peach Blossom Spring.
  • The fish symbolizes abundance and prosperity in Chinese culinary culture.
  • Its firm, white flesh and few bones make it highly valued in gourmet cooking.

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