石金钱龟

石金錢龜
shíjīnqiánguī
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 Chinese striped-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)
  2. 2 golden coin turtle (broad sense)

Examples

Shíjīnqiánguī zài huánán dìqū bèi guǎngfàn yǎngzhí.
The Chinese striped-necked turtle is widely farmed in southern China.
Shíjīnqiánguī de ké shàng yǒu míngxiǎn de zòngxiàng tiáowén.
The shell of the Chinese striped-necked turtle has prominent longitudinal stripes.

Tips

culture
Highly valued in Chinese markets and traditional medicine. The name 金钱 (gold coin) alludes to the round coin-like markings on its plastron and its perceived auspicious value.

Stroke Order

shí
jīn
qián
guī