yáo
珧
fan mussel; scallop; ancient shell ornament
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
fan mussel; scallop; river mussel
Refers to the shellfish Pinna spp., especially in the compound 江珧. The adductor muscle of this mussel is a prized ingredient known as 江珧柱.
Jiāng江
yáo珧
zhù柱
shì是
míng名
guì贵
de的
hǎi海
xiān鲜
gān干
huò货
。
Dried scallops from the fan mussel are a prized seafood delicacy.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
yáo珧
shēng生
huó活
zài在
qiǎn浅
hǎi海
de的
shā沙
zhì质
hǎi海
dǐ底
。
This type of mussel lives on sandy seabeds in shallow waters.
noun
(archaic) shell of clam or mussel used as decoration
archaicHistorical usage referring to the practice of inlaying shells onto weapons and tools as ornamental decoration during ancient times.
Gǔ古
dài代
gōng弓
mǐ弭
cháng常
yǐ以
yáo珧
wéi为
shì饰
，
xiǎn显
de得
huá华
lì丽
ér而
zhuāng庄
zhòng重
。
In ancient times, bow tips were often decorated with mussel shells, appearing magnificent and solemn.
Zhè这
bǎ把
gǔ古
dāo刀
de的
dāo刀
qiào鞘
shàng上
xiāng镶
qiàn嵌
zhe着
jīng精
měi美
de的
yáo珧
ké壳
。
The scabbard of this ancient blade is inlaid with exquisite mussel shells.