Common Meanings
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lín鳞
Scales (of fish, reptiles, or some mammals), referring to the small, thin, horny or bony plates covering the body surface.
这条鱼的鱼鳞在阳光下闪闪发光
The scales of this fish shimmer in the sunlight.
Refers to things resembling scales, often used to describe dense or extensive arrangements.
商业街上的商店鳞次栉比，吸引了众多顾客
The shops on the commercial street are densely packed, one after another, attracting many customers.
Refers broadly to animals with scales or armor, often used metaphorically in expressions like 'línhóng' (lit. fish and wild geese), which symbolizes letters or correspondence.
他翘首以盼，希望能早日收到远方挚友的鳞鸿。
He looked forward eagerly, hoping to soon receive a letter from his distant close friend.