carp

Evolution

鮒 Seal script Shuowen (~100 AD)

Seal script

Shuowen (~100 AD)
鮒 Clerical script Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Clerical script

Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
鮒 Clerical script Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical script

Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
Definitions

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carp, Carassius auratus; silver carp

Most common words with 鮒
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Word
Meaning

silver carp

涸辙之鲋

fig. a person in dire straits