駝 (tuó) - Camel — refers to the large desert mammal & also used metaphorically for something that is bent,

駝Tone 2

tuó ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

駝 · tuó

Camel — refers to the large desert mammal;

also used metaphorically for something that is bent, stooped, or carries a heavy load.

Camel — refers to the large desert mammalalso used metaphorically for something that is bent,

Usage highlights

CamelHunchbackCamel's humpCamel hairCamel caravanCamel bell

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 直— straight (antonym to the 'bent' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A camel caravan crossed the desert (骆驼商队).
  • He has a slight stoop in his posture (驼背).
  • The camel's hump stores fat (驼峰).
  • Camel hair is used for textiles (驼毛).

Collocations

  • Camel(骆驼)
  • Hunchback(驼背)
  • Camel's hump(驼峰)
  • Camel hair(驼毛)
  • Camel caravan(驼队)
  • Camel bell(驼铃)

Idioms

  • A camel in a flock of sheep — stands out conspicuously(羊群里的骆驼)
  • A camel's hump cannot be straightened — some things cannot be changed(驼峰难直)
  • The camel's spirit — endurance and perseverance(骆驼精神)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Camels are symbols of endurance, perseverance, and survival in harsh conditions, especially in desert regions.
  • In Chinese culture, the camel is associated with the Silk Road, representing trade, cultural exchange, and long journeys.
  • The character is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a bent or stooped posture.

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