jyu4 faa1魚花鱼花
Jyutpingjyu4 faa1
Yaleyùh fā
Definition
Newly hatched fish fry; fingerlings.
colloquialanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to fish in their earliest stage after hatching, often when they are still very small and transparent. It is a technical term commonly used by fish farmers and hobbyists in the aquaculture industry. The term highlights the delicate nature of the fish before they grow into larger fry or fingerlings.
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pai1批pāiExamples
There are many fish fry being raised in the fish pond.
Why did you buy so many fish fry and bring them back?
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