蝐 (mào) - Ancient Chinese character referring to a type of & used in the name of the hawksbill sea

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mào ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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蝐 · mào

Ancient Chinese character referring to a type of sea turtle;

used in the name of the hawksbill sea turtle (玳瑁).

Ancient Chinese character referring to a type ofused in the name of the hawksbill sea

Usage highlights

Hawksbill sea turtleTortoiseshell materialAncient marine creature

Synonyms

  • 玳瑁— hawksbill sea turtle
  • 海龟— sea turtle (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hawksbill sea turtle (玳瑁) is an endangered species.
  • Ancient tortoiseshell ornaments were made from hawksbill turtle shells (玳瑁壳).
  • This character appears in classical texts describing marine creatures.

Collocations

  • Hawksbill sea turtle(玳瑁)
  • Tortoiseshell material(玳瑁壳)
  • Ancient marine creature(古蝐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蝐 is primarily known through its use in the compound 玳瑁 for the hawksbill sea turtle.
  • Tortoiseshell from hawksbill turtles was historically used for decorative items and jewelry in China.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in classical literature and biological contexts.

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