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    Referring to fish with 鱼 (yú)

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    Explanation

    The noun 鱼 (yú) means "fish" and can refer to the animal or the food. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation about food, cooking, and shopping.

    Examples

    • 今天晚上我们吃鱼吧。

      Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒmen chī yú ba.

      Let's have fish for dinner tonight.

    • 这条鱼真新鲜。

      Zhè tiáo yú zhēn xīnxiān.

      This fish is really fresh.

    • 他最喜欢吃红烧鱼。

      Tā zuì xǐhuan chī hóngshāo yú.

      His favorite food is braised fish in soy sauce.

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