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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries年鱼
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nián yú
"年鱼象征着丰盛和繁荣。"
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A fish that is traditionally associated with the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
"During the New Year feast, the family always serves a whole Year Fish to symbolize prosperity." - 2
A term used in Chinese astrology to refer to a fish that represents good fortune and success in the coming year.
"In Chinese astrology, the Year Fish is believed to bring luck and happiness for the year ahead."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Year Fish' refers to a specific type of fish associated with the Chinese zodiac, particularly in the context of the Lunar New Year celebrations. The word 'year' comes from Old English 'geare', while 'fish' derives from Old English 'fisc', both of which have roots in Proto-Germanic languages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Year Fish" is said worldwide
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Poisson de l'année
Transliteration: pwason də l'anée
"Le Poisson de l'année est un symbole de prospérité."
Jahresfisch
Transliteration: jahresfɪʃ
"Der Jahresfisch symbolisiert Wohlstand."
Pesce dell'anno
Transliteration: peʃe del'anno
"Il Pesce dell'anno porta fortuna."
Pez del año
Transliteration: pez del aɲo
"El Pez del año simboliza abundancia."
Peixe do ano
Transliteration: peɪʃi du ˈɐnu
"O Peixe do ano representa prosperidade."
वर्ष मछली
Transliteration: varṣ machhli
"वर्ष मछली समृद्धि का प्रतीक है।"
年鱼
Transliteration: nián yú
"年鱼象征着丰盛和繁荣。"
년 물고기
Transliteration: nyeon mulgogi
"년 물고기는 풍요를 상징합니다."
年の魚
Transliteration: toshi no sakana
"年の魚は繁栄を象徴します。"
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