tiu4鰷鲦
Jyutpingtiu4
Yaletìuh
Definition
Korean sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus), or a minnow.
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How it's used
This term is specific to a type of small freshwater fish often found in local markets or caught by hobbyists. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing fishing or specific types of fish for cooking. Most people might simply refer to it as 細魚 or 小魚 in daily life.
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Grammar guides
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