鳞
scale; scaly; lamella
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
scale; thin plate-like tissue covering the body of fish, reptiles and some mammals
Often used in biological or descriptive contexts. Can refer to individual scales or the collective covering.
The scales of this fish shine brightly.
Snakes shed their scales several times a year.
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Archaeologists discovered dinosaur fossils with scaly armor.
The bark of this tree peels off like fish scales.
Please don't scrape off the fish scales, as it makes the cooking more flavorful.
adjective
like fish scales; scaly; lamellar
Used to describe things arranged like scales or having a scaly appearance. Often appears in set phrases.
Scaly ripples spread across the lake surface, looking especially beautiful in the setting sun.
This plant has a bulb (scaly stem) that can store nutrients underground.
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He was beaten until covered with wounds like scales, falling to the ground.
The houses in the distance stood in tight rows like scales, forming a unique skyline.
This ore displays a scaly structure, stacked in layers upon layers.
proper noun
surname Lin
proper_nounA rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Lin is a famous archaeologist.
People with the surname Lin are relatively rare in China.
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The Lin clan is an ancient surname.
My friend has the surname Lin, and his name is Lin Fei.
In ancient times, the Lin surname was mainly distributed in the Jiangnan region.