蜍 (chú) - toad & specifically refers to the toad in Chinese mythology,

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chú ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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蜍 · chú

toad;

specifically refers to the toad in Chinese mythology, often associated with the moon and immortality.

toadspecifically refers to the toad in Chinese mythology,

Usage highlights

Toad in the moonToad venomToad cakeGolden toadToad spiritThree

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The toad in the moon (月宫蟾蜍) is a famous Chinese legend.
  • Toads are amphibians (两栖动物蟾蜍).
  • The toad is considered an auspicious animal in some contexts (吉祥动物蟾蜍).
  • The toad's venom is used in traditional medicine (蟾酥).

Collocations

  • Toad in the moon(月宫蟾蜍)
  • Toad venom(蟾酥)
  • Toad cake(蟾蜍糕 - a type of pastry)
  • Golden toad(金蟾)
  • Toad spirit(蟾蜍精)
  • Three-legged toad(三足蟾蜍)

Idioms

  • The toad in the moon(月宫蟾蜍)
  • Snatch the toad from the moon(蟾宫折桂 - to succeed in the imperial examinations)
  • The golden toad spits money(金蟾吐钱 - symbol of wealth)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, a toad lives on the moon, often associated with the moon goddess Chang'e.
  • The three-legged toad (金蟾) is a popular Feng Shui symbol for wealth and prosperity.
  • Toads are sometimes seen as symbols of longevity and immortality due to their association with the moon elixir.
  • The character 蜍 is almost always used in the compound 蟾蜍 (chánchú) meaning 'toad'.

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