cing1蟶蛏
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Definition
Razor clam
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
While the English term is often translated as mussel, it specifically refers to the razor clam in a culinary context. You will almost always see it written as 蟶子 in menus and daily speech, as the single character 蟶 is rarely used on its own when referring to the food item.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go eat steamed razor clams with garlic tonight.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 蜆, which refers to smaller clams. Remember that 蟶子 are long and thin, resembling a razor, whereas 蜆 are generally rounder.
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