Chinafish

/ˈtʃaɪnəfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

Any of several small, colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, particularly members of the carp family originally from East Asia.

Etymology

Compound word combining 'china' (referring to China/East Asia) + 'fish,' referring to ornamental fish imported from or associated with China, particularly in the aquarium hobby.

Kelly Says

The global aquarium trade originated in China and Japan—the obsession with keeping decorative fish in glass containers is thousands of years old in East Asia, exported to Europe through trade routes.

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