鳞 (lín) - scale (of fish, reptiles) & scaly

鳞Tone 2

lín ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

鳞 · lín

scale (of fish, reptiles);

scaly;

scale-like object or pattern

scale (of fish, reptiles)scalyscale-like object or pattern

Usage highlights

fish scalescale armordragon scalescale patternscale diseasescale insect

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fish have protective scales (鱼鳞).
  • The dragon's scaly skin (鳞状皮肤) was depicted in ancient art.
  • The pine tree has bark with scale-like patterns (鳞状树皮).
  • The roof tiles are arranged like fish scales (鳞次栉比).

Collocations

  • fish scale(鱼鳞)
  • scale armor(鳞甲)
  • dragon scale(龙鳞)
  • scale pattern(鳞状)
  • scale disease(鳞屑病)
  • scale insect(介壳虫)

Idioms

  • Arranged in orderly rows like fish scales(鳞次栉比)
  • Scattered fragments(东鳞西爪)
  • The scales and claws of a dragon(鳞爪)
  • Scale armor and helmet(鳞甲头盔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, fish scales symbolize abundance and prosperity, as seen in traditional fish motifs.
  • Dragon scales are considered powerful and protective in mythology and art.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing both natural phenomena and military armor.

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