a species of prawn; Chinese white shrimp
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Meanings
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Chinese white shrimp; a species of large prawn
Specifically refers to the species Fenneropenaeus chinensis, known for its large size and delicate flavor. Historically sold in pairs, hence the name 'duì xiā' (paired shrimp).
Qīng清
zhēng蒸
duì对
xiā虾
shì是
zhè这
dào道
yàn宴
xí席
de的
zhǔ主
cài菜
。
Steamed Chinese white shrimp is the main course of this banquet.
Huáng黄
hǎi海
shèng盛
chǎn产
duì对
xiā虾
。
The Yellow Sea is rich in Chinese white shrimp.
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Shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
mài卖
de的
duì对
xiā虾
dōu都
hěn很
xīn新
xiān鲜
。
The prawns sold at the market are very fresh.
Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
yòng用
le了
míng明
xiā虾
，
yě也
jiù就
shì是
duì对
xiā虾
。
This dish uses Chinese white shrimp, also known as 'ming xia'.