龞 (biē) - Turtle — an archaic variant of 鼈 (biē),

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biē ｜ 28 strokes ｜ radical:

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龞 · biē

Turtle — an archaic variant of 鼈 (biē), meaning turtle or soft-shelled turtle.

Turtle — an archaic variant of 鼈 (biē),

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鼈— soft-shelled turtle (standard form)
  • 鳖— soft-shelled turtle (simplified form)
  • 龟— turtle, tortoise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a turtle (龞).
  • Soft-shelled turtle soup (龞汤) was a delicacy.
  • This character is a variant form (龞).

Collocations

  • soft-shelled turtle(龞)
  • turtle shell(龞甲)
  • turtle meat(龞肉)
  • turtle soup(龞汤)

Idioms

  • The turtle and the snake(龞蛇)
  • Turtle and crane longevity(龞鹤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Represents longevity and endurance in Chinese culture, similar to other turtle characters.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and historical documents.

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