打鱼 (dǎ yú) — to fish (with nets), to catch fish as a livelihood
Definition
A verb-object phrase for catching fish with nets as a livelihood — 'to fish (professionally)'. 打 here means 'to do/practice', not 'to hit'. 钓鱼 is for sport, using a rod.
verb
to fish (with nets)to catch fish as a livelihood
Examples
- 打鱼。Tā měi tiān chū hǎi dǎ yú.He goes out to sea to fish every day.
- 。Yé ye dǎ le yí bèi zi de yú.Grandpa fished his whole life.
- 打鱼。Tā men kào dǎ yú wéi shēng.They make a living by fishing.
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