noun
mandarin fish; Chinese perch
A freshwater fish native to East Asia, valued as a food fish. Scientific name: Siniperca chuatsi.
桂魚は中国料理で高級食材として使われる。
Mandarin fish is used as a high-class ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
ケツギョの姿蒸しは有名な料理だ。
Steamed whole mandarin fish is a famous dish.
The Japanese name けつぎょ is derived from Chinese 鱖魚 (guìyú), referring to the mandarin fish.