蛤 (há) - Clam & toad

蛤Tone 2

há ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

蛤 · há

Clam;

toad;

frog;

also used in the name of certain amphibious creatures.

Clamtoadfrog

Usage highlights

ClamToadClam meatFrogAmphibianClam shell

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We found clams on the beach (蛤蜊).
  • The toad is sitting in the garden (蛤蟆).
  • This dish contains clam meat (蛤肉).
  • He studies amphibian biology (两栖类蛤类).

Collocations

  • Clam(蛤蜊)
  • Toad(蛤蟆)
  • Clam meat(蛤肉)
  • Frog(青蛙, also called 蛤蟆)
  • Amphibian(两栖蛤类)
  • Clam shell(蛤壳)

Idioms

  • The toad wants to eat swan meat(癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉)
  • Toad in a well(井底之蛤)
  • Clam and snipe grapple, fisherman profits(鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, the toad (蛤蟆) is often associated with the moon and immortality.
  • The three-legged toad (金蟾) is a popular Feng Shui symbol for wealth and prosperity.
  • The character appears in many folk sayings and idioms, often with humorous or derogatory connotations.

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