鼀 (cù) - Frog & toad

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鼀 · cù

Frog;

toad;

a general term for amphibians of the order Anura.

Frogtoada general term for amphibians of the order

Usage highlights

Frog croakingToad in the gardenAmphibious frogFrog speciesToad appearance

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The frog croaks loudly at night (鼀叫).
  • Toads are often found in gardens (花园里的鼀).
  • Amphibians like frogs live both in water and on land (水陆两栖的鼀).

Collocations

  • Frog croaking(鼀叫)
  • Toad in the garden(花园鼀)
  • Amphibious frog(水陆鼀)
  • Frog species(鼀类)
  • Toad appearance(鼀貌)

Idioms

  • The frog at the bottom of the well(井底之鼀)
  • Toad wanting to eat swan meat(鼀蜍想吃天鹅肉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, frogs and toads are often associated with the moon and immortality.
  • The three-legged toad (金蟾) is a popular Feng Shui symbol for wealth and prosperity.
  • Frogs appear in many Chinese folk tales and idioms, often representing limited perspective or unrealistic ambition.

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