鮫

shark

鮫 is composed of the radical 魚 (fish) and 交 (cross). 交 is a pictograph depicting a person with crossed shins, signifying crossing or overlapping, and extends to mean mutual comparison. Through comparison, the most outstanding one becomes clear. Thus, 鮫 refers to a type of fish that is exceptionally fast and fierce, meaning a shark.

Vocabulary of 鮫

  • 鮫人 (mermaid)

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