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    Expressing 'to fish for' with 捕捞 (bǔlāo)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    捕捞 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 捕捞 (bǔlāo) means 'to fish for' or 'to catch' aquatic creatures, typically on a commercial or large scale. It is used in contexts involving fishing operations, marine biology, and wildlife management. Unlike the more general 钓 (diào), which implies angling with a line, 捕捞 suggests organized harvesting of aquatic resources.

    Examples

    • 这个季节禁止捕捞任何鱼类。

      zhège jìjié jìnzhǐ bǔlāo rènhé yúlèi.

      Fishing of any kind is prohibited this season.

    • 渔民们每天凌晨出海捕捞海鲜。

      yúmínmen měitiān língchén chūhǎi bǔlāo hǎixiān.

      The fishermen go out to sea to catch seafood every early morning.

    • 过度捕捞已经严重影响了海洋生态平衡。

      guòdù bǔlāo yǐjīng yánzhòng yǐngxiǎng le hǎiyáng shēngtài pínghéng.

      Overfishing has seriously affected the ecological balance of the ocean.

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