xiǎn
蚬
freshwater clam; corbicula
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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corbicula; small freshwater clam with round or heart-shaped shell bearing radial ridges
Refers specifically to clams of the genus Corbicula, commonly found in rivers and streams. Edible and often used in soups.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
hé河
tān滩
shàng上
jiǎn捡
le了
hěn很
duō多
xiǎn蚬
。
We picked up many clams on the riverbank.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xiǎn蚬
kě可
yǐ以
zuò做
chéng成
xiān鲜
měi美
de的
tāng汤
。
This type of clam can be made into a delicious soup.
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Xiǎn蚬
ké壳
biǎo表
miàn面
yǒu有
měi美
lì丽
de的
lún轮
zhuàng状
wén纹
。
The clam shell has beautiful radial patterns on its surface.
Zhè这
piàn片
shuǐ水
yù域
shèng盛
chǎn产
huáng黄
xiǎn蚬
。
This water area is abundant with yellow clams.