蚪 (dǒu) - Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and

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Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and toads, characterized by a rounded body and long tail.

Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and

Usage highlights

TadpoleTadpole frogTadpole shapeTadpole textTadpole script

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We observed tadpoles (蝌蚪) in the pond.
  • The tadpole (蝌蚪) will eventually grow into a frog.
  • Children enjoy catching tadpoles (蝌蚪) in spring.
  • The biology class studied tadpole (蝌蚪) development.

Collocations

  • Tadpole(蝌蚪)
  • Tadpole frog(蝌蚪蛙)
  • Tadpole shape(蝌蚪形)
  • Tadpole text(蝌蚪文)
  • Tadpole script(蝌蚪篆)
  • Tadpole-like(似蝌蚪)

Idioms

  • None specifically for 蚪 alone; appears mainly in 蝌蚪

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, tadpoles symbolize transformation and growth due to their metamorphosis into frogs.
  • 蝌蚪文 (tadpole script) refers to an ancient form of Chinese characters resembling tadpoles, used in seals and inscriptions.

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