Common Meanings
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chēng蛏
A type of edible mollusk, known as razor clam, characterized by its elongated, pale brown shell. It lives in coastal mud, and its flesh is considered delicious.
夏天，我们喜欢在海边的排档点一份爆炒蛏子。
In summer, we enjoy ordering a plate of stir-fried razor clams at a seaside food stall.
Razor clam; a type of bivalve mollusc with a long, narrow shell, often used in Chinese cuisine.
新鲜的蛏子肉质肥美，味道鲜甜。
Fresh razor clams have plump, delicious meat and a sweet taste.