leon4鱗鳞
Jyutpingleon4
Yalelèuhn
Definition
Scales of a fish or reptile.
neutralanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the protective, overlapping plates found on fish or reptiles. While it is a standard noun, it appears most frequently in culinary contexts when discussing the preparation of seafood. Use 塊 as the primary measure word when describing individual scales.
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faai3塊faiExamples
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