U+9CD7 "鳗" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+9CD7 "鳗" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that represents the eel, specifically referring to various species of elongated fish in the Anguillidae family. In modern Chinese and Japanese usage, it commonly appears in terms like "鳗鱼" (mànyú) for eel and "うなぎ" (unagi) for freshwater eel, a prized ingredient in East Asian cuisine. This character is composed of the radical "鱼" (fish) on the left, indicating its aquatic nature, and the phonetic component "曼" on the right, which contributes to its pronunciation. As part of the CJK Unified Ideographs block, it is encoded for use in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean writing systems, reflecting its cultural significance in traditional dishes such as grilled eel over rice.