蝌 (kē) - Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and

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Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and toads.

Tadpole — the larval stage of frogs and

Usage highlights

TadpoleTadpole scriptTadpole textTadpole transformation

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond was full of tadpoles (蝌蚪).
  • Children enjoy watching tadpoles (蝌蚪) swim.
  • The tadpole (蝌蚪) will eventually grow legs.
  • We studied the life cycle from tadpole (蝌蚪) to frog.

Collocations

  • Tadpole(蝌蚪)
  • Tadpole script(蝌蚪文)
  • Tadpole-shaped(蝌蚪形)
  • Tadpole text(蝌蚪书)
  • Tadpole-like(似蝌蚪)
  • Tadpole transformation(蝌蚪变态)

Idioms

  • Tadpole script(蝌蚪文)
  • Tadpole-shaped seal script(蝌蚪篆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蝌蚪文 (tadpole script) refers to an ancient form of Chinese characters resembling tadpoles, used primarily during the Zhou dynasty.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the transformation from tadpole to frog symbolizes metamorphosis and rebirth.
  • Tadpoles are commonly associated with spring and new beginnings in Chinese natural observations.

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