鱵

zhēn

箴 + 魚

Definitions

zhēn Hyporhampus sajuri

Etymology

About

鱵 is a phono-semantic compound: the left-side fish radical 魚 (yú) serves as the semantic indicator that categorizes it within the realm of fish, while the right-side phonetic component 箴 (zhēn) gives the pronunciation. The character's exclusive definition is the halfbeak, a family of marine and freshwater fish known for their notably elongated lower jaws. As a specialized taxonomic label, it lacks any figurative meanings and remains entirely confined to ichthyological literature, biological classifications, and scientific texts concerning aquatic fauna.

Related Characters

Component: 箴