Definitions
variant of 蝦|虾[xiā]
Etymology
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The character 鰕 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left radical, 魚, provides the semantic category of fish or aquatic creatures. The right component, 叚, serves as the phonetic indicator, giving the pronunciation "xiā". This character functions as a traditional variant for shrimp or prawns, representing the more common character 虾. The use of the aquatic radical, rather than the insect radical found in 虾, reflects an older biological classification. Its modern usage is generally limited to classical texts, specialized regional references, or specific biological lexicons.
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