駞 (tuó) - Camel — refers to the camel animal, particularly

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Camel — refers to the camel animal, particularly the Bactrian camel with two humps.

Camel — refers to the camel animal, particularly

Usage highlights

CamelCamel hairCamel humpCamel caravanCamel saddleCamel bell

Synonyms

  • 驼— camel (standard simplified form)
  • 骆驼— camel (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The camel caravan crossed the desert (骆驼队).
  • Bactrian camels have two humps (双峰驼).
  • Camel hair is used for textiles (驼绒).
  • The camel is known as the ship of the desert (沙漠之舟).

Collocations

  • Camel(骆驼)
  • Camel hair(驼绒)
  • Camel hump(驼峰)
  • Camel caravan(驼队)
  • Camel saddle(驼鞍)
  • Camel bell(驼铃)

Idioms

  • Camel in a flock of sheep — stands out from the crowd(羊群里的骆驼)
  • A camel's hump cannot be straightened — inherent nature cannot be changed(驼背直不了)
  • Like a camel entering a tent — an unwelcome intrusion(骆驼进帐篷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Camels were essential pack animals on the Silk Road, symbolizing endurance and trade.
  • In Chinese culture, camels represent perseverance through hardship and long journeys.
  • The character 駞 is a variant form of the more common 驼 for 'camel'.

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