捕鱼 (bǔ yú) — to catch fish; to fish (as a livelihood or activity)
Definition
A set phrase (verb-object) for catching fish as work or activity, often as a livelihood (以捕鱼为生). Unlike 钓鱼, which is recreational angling with a rod, 捕鱼 is broader and includes nets and commercial fishing.
verb
to catch fishto fish (as a livelihood or activity)
Examples
- 捕鱼。Tā měi tiān chū hǎi bǔ yú.He goes out to sea every day to catch fish.
- 。Zhè ge yuè wǒ men zhī bǔ le liǎng cì yú.We only went fishing twice this month.
- 捕鱼。Yán hǎi jū mín yǐ bǔ yú wéi shēng.Coastal residents make a living by fishing.
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