鱉 (biē) - Turtle — specifically refers to soft-shelled turtles, a

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鱉 · biē

Turtle — specifically refers to soft-shelled turtles, a type of freshwater turtle with a leathery shell rather than a hard one.

Turtle — specifically refers to soft-shelled turtles, a

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Synonyms

  • 龟— turtle, tortoise (hard-shelled)
  • 甲鱼— soft-shelled turtle (alternative name)
  • 团鱼— soft-shelled turtle (regional name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a soft-shelled turtle in the pond (池塘里有只鳖).
  • Soft-shelled turtle soup is considered a delicacy (鳖汤).
  • The turtle withdrew into its shell (鳖缩进壳里).
  • This species is the Chinese soft-shelled turtle (中华鳖).

Collocations

  • Soft-shelled turtle(鳖)
  • Turtle shell(鳖甲)
  • Turtle blood(鳖血)
  • Turtle eggs(鳖蛋)
  • Chinese soft-shelled turtle(中华鳖)
  • King turtle(鳖王)

Idioms

  • The turtle in the jar(瓮中之鳖)
  • Unable to distinguish the turtle(鳖不识鳖)
  • Turtle and crane both live long(鳖鹤同寿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the soft-shelled turtle is associated with longevity and is sometimes used in traditional medicine.
  • The soft-shelled turtle appears in various Chinese idioms and proverbs, often symbolizing something trapped or confined.
  • In some regional cuisines, soft-shelled turtle is considered a delicacy and is believed to have nutritional benefits.

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