U+867E "虾" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+867E "虾" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily represents the word for "shrimp" or "prawn" in modern Chinese. It is a simplified form, with its traditional counterpart being 蝦, and it belongs to the radical 虫 (insect or creature), reflecting its association with small aquatic animals. Used frequently in daily language, it appears in terms like 龙虾 (lobster) and 虾米 (dried shrimp), and it holds cultural significance in Chinese cuisine, where shrimp is a popular ingredient symbolizing happiness and vitality, especially during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year.