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How to pronounce
EN
In the deep, dark sea, it communicates solely through the constant flashing of its lights.
JA
深海では、絶え間なく明滅する光る触手だけが、このポケモンの唯一の意思伝達手段となる。
ZH
在黑暗的海底，它只能通过触手上不断闪烁的光芒进行交流。
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Chinchou
en
/tʃɪŋtʃaʊ/
チョンチー
jp
/tɕoɴtɕiː/
(chonchii)
灯笼鱼
zh
/dēng lóng yú/
Description
Chinchou debuted in Generation 2 as a Water/Electric Pokemon. Official profiles describe it as a water/electric type pokemon introduced in generation 2.
Name Origin
The name Chinchou likely comes from chochin, referring to Japanese for ‘lantern'.