鳖 (biē) - Turtle — refers specifically to soft-shelled turtles or & metaphorically used to describe something slow, stubborn, or

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biē ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鳖 · biē

Turtle — refers specifically to soft-shelled turtles or terrapins;

metaphorically used to describe something slow, stubborn, or someone who is cuckolded.

Turtle — refers specifically to soft-shelled turtles ormetaphorically used to describe something slow, stubborn, or

Usage highlights

SoftTurtle soupTurtle shellTurtle bloodFreshwater turtleSea turtle

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 兔— rabbit (fast vs. slow)
  • 龙— dragon (noble vs. lowly)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soft-shelled turtle is a delicacy (鳖).
  • He moves as slow as a turtle (像鳖一样慢).
  • This is a type of freshwater turtle (淡水鳖).
  • In some contexts, it's used as an insult (鳖孙).

Collocations

  • Soft-shelled turtle(鳖)
  • Turtle soup(鳖汤)
  • Turtle shell(鳖甲)
  • Turtle blood(鳖血)
  • Freshwater turtle(淡水鳖)
  • Sea turtle(海鳖)

Idioms

  • Like a turtle in a jar(瓮中之鳖)
  • The turtle and the crane live long(龟龄鳖寿)
  • Fishing for the moon in the water, catching turtles in the bottom(水中捞月，瓮中捉鳖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the soft-shelled turtle is considered a nutritious food and is often used in medicinal soups.
  • The character appears in idioms and metaphors, often representing something trapped or slow-moving.
  • In some regional dialects, it can be used as a mild insult or derogatory term.

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