Shark" is a Chinese character and is pronounced "jiān", which is a monosyllabic word in the first tone.

This character has a very distinctive glyph, which is made up of two parts, "鱼" and "前". The "鱼" part indicates a relationship with fish. The "鱼" part indicates that it is related to fish, while the "前" part has the meaning of guiding forward." The original meaning of "鲛" is a mythical creature, also known as "鲛人", described as a fish-tailed human figure, which is mostly found in ancient literature and legends. It can swim in the ocean or appear on land, and is often depicted as a mysterious creature of extraordinary beauty and skill.

In recent years, the word "鲛" has also appeared frequently in online contexts, referring to people or characters with fish tails. For example, in virtual worlds such as anime and games, you can often see characters with the image of a shark, and these characters are often one of the alternative aesthetic symbols favored by young people.