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鳄 is the standard zoological term for large amphibious reptiles like crocodiles and alligators. This phono-semantic compound reflects how ancient observers classified these creatures by habitat. Its left side is the semantic radical 鱼 (fish), derived from 魚. While crocodiles are reptiles, not fish, this radical shows the historical practice of categorizing aquatic animals together. The right side is the phonetic component 咢 (è), which indicates the character's pronunciation. The meaning has evolved from a general historical notion of a water monster to the precise modern biological designation for the crocodilian order.
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这是一条鳄鱼。
小心水里有鳄鱼。
鳄鱼是一种古老的动物。
动物园里有一条大鳄鱼。
美洲鳄生活在佛罗里达州。
他的眼泪被称作鳄鱼的眼泪。
这个名牌包是用鳄鱼皮制成的。
鳄鱼在湿地生态系统中扮演着关键角色。