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鳗 is the simplified form of the traditional 鰻, a phonosemantic compound that identifies the eel, an elongated fish found in both marine and freshwater. The semantic radical 鱼 (魚 in traditional) classifies the character among fish and aquatic animals. The component 曼 (màn) gives the pronunciation, while its meaning 'long' or 'extended' subtly describes the eel's long, slender, and continuous body shape. The character thus combines a categorical radical with a phonetic element that also suggests a physical trait, functioning precisely as a noun for this aquatic species.
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这道菜里有鳗鱼。
我最喜欢吃烤鳗鱼。
清蒸鳗鱼的味道很鲜美。
这家店的鳗鱼饭很有名。
鳗鱼是一种营养丰富的鱼类。
许多鳗鱼需要洄游到深海繁殖。
由于过度捕捞，野生鳗鱼数量减少了。
妈妈做的红烧鳗鱼比餐厅的还好吃。
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