鳣 (zhān) - Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species, especially & also an archaic term for a type of

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鳣 · zhān

Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species, especially the Chinese sturgeon;

also an archaic term for a type of large fish or eel.

Sturgeon — a large, primitive fish species, especiallyalso an archaic term for a type of

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Chinese sturgeonSturgeon fishSturgeon roeGiant sturgeonSturgeon species

Synonyms

  • 鲟— sturgeon (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese sturgeon (中华鳣) is a protected species.
  • Ancient texts mention the sturgeon (鳣) as a delicacy.
  • The sturgeon's roe is used for caviar (鱼子酱).

Collocations

  • Chinese sturgeon(中华鳣)
  • Sturgeon fish(鳣鱼)
  • Sturgeon roe(鳣鱼子)
  • Giant sturgeon(巨鳣)
  • Sturgeon species(鳣类)

Idioms

  • Like a sturgeon leaping over the dragon gate(鳣跃龙门)
  • The sturgeon and the whale(鳣鲸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, the sturgeon (鳣) was sometimes symbolically associated with perseverance and transformation, as in the 'leaping the dragon gate' motif.
  • The Chinese sturgeon is an ancient species and a first-class protected animal in China, symbolizing natural heritage and ecological conservation.
  • Historically, sturgeon meat and roe were considered delicacies for the imperial court.

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