魭 (yuán) - Soft-shelled turtle & also used in ancient texts to refer to

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yuán ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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魭 · yuán

Soft-shelled turtle;

also used in ancient texts to refer to a type of turtle or tortoise.

Soft-shelled turtlealso used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

softturtle shellturtle meatgiant softturtle soup

Synonyms

  • 鳖— soft-shelled turtle
  • 龟— turtle, tortoise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soft-shelled turtle (魭) is a delicacy in some cuisines.
  • Ancient texts mention the 魭 as a type of turtle.
  • This dish features soft-shelled turtle (魭) soup.

Collocations

  • soft-shelled turtle(魭)
  • turtle shell(魭甲)
  • turtle meat(魭肉)
  • giant soft-shelled turtle(大魭)
  • turtle soup(魭汤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 魭 appears in classical Chinese texts referring to turtles or tortoises.
  • In some regional cuisines, soft-shelled turtle is considered a delicacy.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but maintains historical significance.

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