Definition of the word wet fish

Pronunciation of vocabulary wet fish

wet fishnoun

cá ướt

/ˈwet fɪʃ//ˈwet fɪʃ/

Origin of the word wet fish

The term "wet fish" originated from the British dialect of the 19th century. It refers to fresh fish that have not been dried, salted, or smoked, and are sold in their natural, moist condition. This usage contrasts with "dry fish," which describes fish that have been preserved through drying or salting. The expression "wet fish" was first documented in the late 1800s in texts such as the Oxford English Dictionary and the Century Dictionary. The phrase became widely used in England, where fishmongers sold their fresh catch on market stalls, and customers had the option of selecting "wet fish" in its natural state or "dry fish" for preservation purposes. The term has since spread globally, and today "wet fish" is commonly used in seafood markets worldwide, from the bustling fish markets of Tokyo to the seaside towns of Maine in the United States. Its use highlights the importance of freshness in seafood and showcases the popularity of eating fish in the raw, steamed or lightly grilled condition—a preference that has become popular across the world in recent years.

Example of vocabulary wet fishnamespace

  • Please do not place the wet fish on the counter next to the cooked foods as it may contaminate them.

    Xin vui lòng không đặt cá ướt trên quầy bếp cạnh các thực phẩm đã nấu chín vì có thể làm nhiễm bẩn cá.

  • The fishmonger wrapped the wet fish in paper and handed it to the customer with care.

    Người bán cá gói con cá ướt bằng giấy và cẩn thận trao cho khách hàng.

  • The salty sea breeze mixed with the scent of wet fish at the nearby dock.

    Gió biển mặn hòa quyện với mùi cá ướt ở bến tàu gần đó.

  • The wet fish splatters on the pavement as the fisherman tosses it onto the delivery truck.

    Những con cá ướt bắn tung tóe trên vỉa hè khi người đánh cá ném chúng lên xe tải giao hàng.

  • The wet fish was packaged in a thick plastic bag to prevent it from dripping onto other items in the grocery store.

    Cá ướt được đóng gói trong một túi nhựa dày để tránh cá nhỏ giọt vào các sản phẩm khác trong cửa hàng tạp hóa.

  • The chef carefully removed the wet fish from the pan before flaking it onto a bed of rice.

    Đầu bếp cẩn thận lấy miếng cá ướt ra khỏi chảo trước khi xếp lên một lớp cơm.

  • The smell of wet fish was overwhelming in the small fishing village, but some people found it invigorating.

    Mùi cá ướt nồng nặc khắp làng chài nhỏ, nhưng một số người lại thấy sảng khoái.

  • The soggyState assignment was as hopeless as a wet fish trembling in the font of a computer printer.

    Bài tập về soggyState vô vọng như một con cá ướt run rẩy trước máy in.

  • The dinner guests wrinkled their noses at the sight of the wet fish on the table, but the host insisted it was deliciously fresh.

    Những vị khách dùng bữa tối nhăn mũi khi nhìn thấy món cá ướt trên bàn, nhưng chủ nhà vẫn khăng khăng rằng nó rất tươi ngon.

  • The wet fish slithered in the fisherman's net as he pulled it onto the boat, the glistening scales dazzling in the sunlight.

    Con cá ướt trượt vào lưới của người đánh cá khi anh ta kéo nó lên thuyền, những chiếc vảy sáng bóng lấp lánh dưới ánh mặt trời.

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