鳡 (gǎn) - Elopichthys bambusa — a large predatory freshwater fish & characterized by its elongated body and aggressive feeding

鳡Tone 3

gǎn ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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鳡 · gǎn

Elopichthys bambusa — a large predatory freshwater fish species known as the yellowcheek carp or mandarin fish;

characterized by its elongated body and aggressive feeding habits.

Elopichthys bambusa — a large predatory freshwater fishcharacterized by its elongated body and aggressive feeding

Usage highlights

Yellowcheek carpMandarin fishElopichthys bambusaLarge predatory fishFreshwater predatorFish species

Synonyms

  • 黄颊鱼— Yellowcheek fish (alternative name)
  • 水老虎— Water tiger (metaphorical name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellowcheek carp (鳡鱼) is a fast-swimming predator in freshwater systems.
  • We caught a large mandarin fish (鳡) in the Yangtze River.
  • This fish species (鳡) is known for its voracious appetite.
  • Fishermen sometimes call it the water tiger (水老虎) due to its hunting behavior.

Collocations

  • Yellowcheek carp(鳡鱼)
  • Mandarin fish(鳡)
  • Elopichthys bambusa(鳡)
  • Large predatory fish(大型掠食性鱼类)
  • Freshwater predator(淡水掠食者)
  • Fish species(鱼类)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character(无相关成语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yellowcheek carp is native to East Asia, found in major river systems like the Yangtze and Pearl River.
  • It is considered a prized game fish by anglers due to its size and fighting spirit when hooked.
  • In some regions, it is called 'water tiger' (水老虎) metaphorically for its role as a top predator.

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