The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet
Crab is a traditional Chinese culinary ingredient with significant cultural, archaeological, and artistic research value. As a prized aquatic product in China, it has become a cornerstone of the nation’s aquaculture industry. Throughout history, crab culture has evolved, developing distinct temporal...
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| description | Crab is a traditional Chinese culinary ingredient with significant cultural, archaeological, and artistic research value. As a prized aquatic product in China, it has become a cornerstone of the nation’s aquaculture industry. Throughout history, crab culture has evolved, developing distinct temporal characteristics and cultural connotations. However, controversies surrounding the cultural significance of crabs and the disorganization of related research materials have hindered the study and dissemination of crab culture. This paper systematically reviews and analyzes crab culture data from various historical periods, exploring cultural features in ancient literary works, artistic appreciation, and crab-eating customs. It reexamines the cultural connotation of Chinese crabs from a novel perspective encompassing literature, art, and culinary practices, aiming to enrich the temporal aspects of crab culture and promote the harmonious development of crab culture alongside the modern aquaculture industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3c5cd91590df40f5912bcdeac2a7aaa62025-08-20T03:06:25ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452025-04-011210.3389/fmars.2025.15567581556758The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and dietXiaodie Yan0Cong Zhang1School of Literature, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, ChinaCollege of Marine Science and Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, ChinaCrab is a traditional Chinese culinary ingredient with significant cultural, archaeological, and artistic research value. As a prized aquatic product in China, it has become a cornerstone of the nation’s aquaculture industry. Throughout history, crab culture has evolved, developing distinct temporal characteristics and cultural connotations. However, controversies surrounding the cultural significance of crabs and the disorganization of related research materials have hindered the study and dissemination of crab culture. This paper systematically reviews and analyzes crab culture data from various historical periods, exploring cultural features in ancient literary works, artistic appreciation, and crab-eating customs. It reexamines the cultural connotation of Chinese crabs from a novel perspective encompassing literature, art, and culinary practices, aiming to enrich the temporal aspects of crab culture and promote the harmonious development of crab culture alongside the modern aquaculture industry.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1556758/fullChinese crabculture connotationsocial cognitionliteratureartaquaculture |
| spellingShingle | Xiaodie Yan Cong Zhang The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet Frontiers in Marine Science Chinese crab culture connotation social cognition literature art aquaculture |
| title | The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet |
| title_full | The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet |
| title_fullStr | The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet |
| title_full_unstemmed | The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet |
| title_short | The connotation of Chinese crab culture: a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature, art, and diet |
| title_sort | connotation of chinese crab culture a comprehensive review from the perspectives of literature art and diet |
| topic | Chinese crab culture connotation social cognition literature art aquaculture |
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