鳟 (zūn) - Trout — a freshwater fish of the salmon & also refers to certain fish species in the

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Trout — a freshwater fish of the salmon family, typically with spotted patterns;

also refers to certain fish species in the genus Salmo.

Trout — a freshwater fish of the salmonalso refers to certain fish species in the

Usage highlights

Rainbow troutBrown troutTrout fishingTrout speciesGrilled troutTrout stream

Synonyms

  • 鲑鱼— Salmon (broader category including trout)
  • 鱼— Fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught rainbow trout (虹鳟) in the mountain stream.
  • This restaurant serves grilled trout (烤鳟鱼).
  • Trout fishing (鳟鱼垂钓) is popular in this region.
  • He studies trout species (鳟类) for conservation.

Collocations

  • Rainbow trout(虹鳟)
  • Brown trout(褐鳟)
  • Trout fishing(鳟鱼垂钓)
  • Trout species(鳟类)
  • Grilled trout(烤鳟鱼)
  • Trout stream(鳟鱼溪)

Idioms

  • Like a trout in clear water(如鳟在清水)
  • Trout leaping over the dragon gate(鳟跃龙门)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Trout are valued in Chinese cuisine, especially in regions with clear mountain streams.
  • In traditional culture, trout symbolize purity and adaptability due to their habitat in clean waters.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing fish and aquatic life.

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