flatfish; flounder
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flatfish; flounder
Common name for various species of flatfish found in Chinese waters. The term often refers to their distinct physical appearance.
Piān偏
kǒu口
yú鱼
shì是
shēng生
huó活
zài在
hǎi海
dǐ底
de的
yú鱼
lèi类
。
The flatfish is a type of fish that lives on the seabed.
Shì市
chǎng场
shang上
mài卖
de的
piān偏
kǒu口
yú鱼
hěn很
xīn新
xiān鲜
。
The flounder sold at the market is very fresh.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
yú鱼
yīn因
wèi为
shēn身
tǐ体
biǎn扁
píng平
，
yě也
bèi被
jiào叫
zuò做
piān偏
kǒu口
yú鱼
。
This fish is also called flatfish because of its flat body.
Piān偏
kǒu口
yú鱼
zuì最
shì适
hé合
qīng清
zhēng蒸
huò或
hóng红
shāo烧
。
Flatfish is best prepared by steaming or braising in soy sauce.