How is 鼌 pronounced and what does it mean?

Pronounced cháo, it primarily means a type of sea turtle and is also used as a surname. In ancient texts, it sometimes appears as a variant of 朝 (morning/imperial court).

Is 鼌 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, it is extremely rare in modern usage. It appears mainly in historical contexts, classical literature, and as an uncommon surname.

What is the connection between 鼌 and 晁?

Both 鼌 and 晁 are used as surnames and are sometimes considered variants. The more common modern form for the surname is 晁.

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鼌 · cháo

A type of sea turtle;

ancient form of 朝 (morning/imperial court);

a surname.

A type of sea turtleancient form of 朝 (morning/imperial court)a surname.

Usage highlights

鼌姓鼌龟鼌错鼌氏鼌夕

Synonyms

朝— morning; imperial court (when used in ancient sense)
龟— turtle (when referring to the animal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The 鼌 turtle is mentioned in ancient texts (鼌龟).
It is used as a surname (鼌 as a surname).
In some contexts, it means morning (同“朝”).
Found in classical Chinese literature (古文中的鼌).

Collocations

Chao surname(鼌姓)
Chao turtle(鼌龟)
Chao Cuo - Han dynasty statesman(鼌错)
Chao clan(鼌氏)
morning and evening(鼌夕)

Idioms

Chao Cuo's Memorial(鼌错上书)
Morning and evening diligence(鼌夕勤勉)

Cultural background

FAQ

Ancient character rarely used in modern Chinese except as surname
Appears in historical texts referring to both turtles and as variant of 朝
Associated with Chao Cuo, famous Han dynasty political advisor

鼌 (cháo) - A type of sea turtle & ancient form of 朝 (morning/imperial court)