ornamental fish
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
ornamental fish
Refers to fish bred and kept primarily for their aesthetic appeal rather than for food. Common examples include goldfish and tropical fish.
Tā他
zài在
jiā家
lǐ里
yǎng养
le了
hěn很
duō多
piào漂
liang亮
de的
guān观
shǎng赏
yú鱼
。
He keeps many beautiful ornamental fish at home.
Zhè这
jiā家
shuǐ水
zú族
guǎn馆
zhuān专
mén门
zhǎn展
shì示
zhēn珍
xī稀
de的
rè热
dài带
guān观
shǎng赏
yú鱼
。
This aquarium specializes in displaying rare tropical ornamental fish.
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Jīn金
yú鱼
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
hěn很
shòu受
huān欢
yíng迎
de的
guān观
shǎng赏
yú鱼
。
The goldfish is a very popular type of ornamental fish.
adjective
ornamental; for viewing; decorative (fish)
Used attributively to describe fish that are kept for viewing pleasure. This usage is less common than the noun form.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
guān观
shǎng赏
yú鱼
pǐn品
zhǒng种
，
bù不
shì适
hé合
shí食
yòng用
。
This is an ornamental fish breed, not suitable for eating.
Shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
guān观
shǎng赏
yú鱼
de的
shēng生
yì意
yuè越
lái来
yuè越
hǎo好
le了
。
The ornamental fish business is getting better and better in the market.