shèn

literary
archaic

Meaning of

蜃 means giant clam; large sea shell. Pronounced shèn.

  • giant clam; large sea shell

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Hǎi
páng
shèn
xiàng
lóu
tái
 

The mirage by the sea resembles towers and pavilions.

Tūn
xià
shèn
 

To swallow a giant clam.

Shèn
zhī
shǔ
 

The category of giant clams and oysters.