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鯨 (jīng) 1. A marine mammal that lives in the ocean, shaped like a fish, viviparous, with nostrils located on the top of its head, and breathes through lungs. It can reach a length of up to 30 meters, making it the largest animal currently in the world. (Commonly referred to as "whale"). 2. Various meanings related to "whale": - 吞 (to swallow). - 鯢 (referring to a whale, metaphorically used for a fierce or evil person). 3. Classification: - **Noun**: Refers to the whale, a mammal living in the ocean, which can grow up to 30 meters long. The front limbs form fins, hind limbs are completely degenerated, tail transforms into a tail fin, and nostrils are located on the top of the head. For example: blue whale; sperm whale; bowhead whale; 鯨文 (an ancient coin name cast during the Han dynasty, featuring a fish shape, also known as light shadow coin). - **Adjective**: Indicates something large or giant. For example: 鯨川 (great river); 鯨浪 (giant waves); 鯨浦 (big sea); 鯨寇 (great bandit); 鯨鍾 (ancient large bell); 鯨谿 (great sea); 鯨猾 (great trickster); 鯨舟 (large ship); 鯨音 (resounding voice).