龙
虾

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The word "龙虾" is formed by combining the character "龙", meaning dragon, with "虾", meaning shrimp; the compound directly denotes the lobster, with "龙" serving as a descriptive modifier referencing the creature's perceived resemblance to a dragon in its large, armored appearance.

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我喜欢吃龙虾。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī lóngxiā.

I like to eat lobster.

龙虾是一种海鲜。

Lóngxiā shì yī zhǒng hǎixiān.

Lobster is a type of seafood.

我们晚餐吃了龙虾。

Wǒmen wǎncān chī le lóngxiā.

We ate lobster for dinner.

厨师用龙虾做了汤。

Chúshī yòng lóngxiā zuò le tāng.

The chef made soup with lobster.

在高级餐厅里，龙虾通常很昂贵。

Zài gāojí cāntīng lǐ, lóngxiā tōngcháng hěn ángguì.

In high-end restaurants, lobster is usually very expensive.

Word Definition - 龙虾

lóng xiā lobster

Individual Character Details

龙 lóng, lóng
虾 há, xiā