蛙 (wā) - Frog — an amphibian with long hind legs

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Frog — an amphibian with long hind legs for leaping, known for its croaking sound and association with water and wetlands.

Frog — an amphibian with long hind legs

Usage highlights

FrogFrog croakingBullfrogTree frogFrog in the wellFrogman

Synonyms

  • 蛤蟆— toad or frog (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The frog jumped into the pond (青蛙跳进池塘).
  • We heard frogs croaking at night (夜晚听到蛙鸣).
  • Frog legs are a delicacy in some cuisines (蛙腿).
  • The tadpole will become a frog (蝌蚪变成蛙).

Collocations

  • Frog(青蛙)
  • Frog croaking(蛙鸣)
  • Bullfrog(牛蛙)
  • Tree frog(树蛙)
  • Frog in the well(井底之蛙)
  • Frogman(蛙人)

Idioms

  • A frog at the bottom of a well(井底之蛙)
  • Sitting on a well and watching the sky(坐井观天)
  • Frog in a well(坎井之蛙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, frogs are often associated with rain and agricultural fertility.
  • The idiom 'frog at the bottom of a well' symbolizes narrow-mindedness or limited perspective.
  • Frogs appear in traditional folklore as creatures connected to water deities and weather patterns.

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