fish in Chinese
fish in Chinese is 鱼, 魚 — fish means a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims using fins.
fish in Chinese
鱼
Pronounced: yú
Now used in combination: (e.g., starfish, cuttlefish, jellyfish, etc).
鱼
Pronounced: yú
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
魚
Pronounced: yú
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
What does "fish" mean?
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noun A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims using fins.
"They spent the afternoon watching fish dart around the coral reef."
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noun The flesh of such an animal, eaten as food.
"She ordered fish and chips at the pub."
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verb To try to catch fish.
"They went out to fish at dawn before the wind picked up."
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verb To search for or try to obtain something indirectly, often through hints or probing questions.
"He was clearly fishing for a compliment."
fish in a sentence
- They spent the afternoon watching fish dart around the coral reef.
- We caught three fish before lunch.
- She ordered fish and chips at the pub.
- They went out to fish at dawn before the wind picked up.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fish" in Chinese?
"fish" in Chinese is 鱼, 魚. fish means: A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims using fins.
How do you pronounce 鱼?
"fish" in Chinese is 鱼, pronounced "yú".
How do you use "fish" in a sentence?
Example: "They spent the afternoon watching fish dart around the coral reef." In Chinese, "fish" is 鱼, 魚.
Are there other ways to say "fish" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "fish": 鱼, 魚.
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