common
noun

Meaning of 蛤蜊

蛤蜊 means clam (specifically Venerupis philippinarum or similar); a small bivalve mollusk; general term for clams (especially the genus Meretrix). Pronounced gé lí.

  • clam (specifically Venerupis philippinarum or similar); a small bivalve mollusk
  • general term for clams (especially the genus Meretrix)

Definitions & Examples

mín
cóng
shā
tān
shàng
le
duō
 

The fisherman dug up many clams from the beach.

Xīn
xiān
de
zuì
shì
zuò
tāng
 

Fresh clams are best for making soup.

Zhè
zhǒng
de
biān
yuán
shì
de
 

The edge of this type of clam's shell is purple.

Measure Words

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Primary
/ zhī
/ jīn