蟾蜍

chánchú

noun #16,735

Measure Word

一只蟾蜍 zhī

Meanings

1 toad

Characters

toad (only used in 蟾蜍)

Examples

HSK 7-9

池塘边蹲着一只大蟾蜍。

Chítáng biān dūn zhe yī zhī dà chánchú.

A big toad was squatting by the pond.

HSK 7-9

蟾蜍和青蛙不一样，皮肤上有很多疙瘩。

Chánchú hé qīngwā bùyīyàng, pífū shàng yǒu hěnduō gēda.

Toads are different from frogs - their skin has many bumps.

Tips

culture

The three-legged toad (金蟾) is a symbol of wealth in Chinese folklore. 蟾宫 ('toad palace') is a poetic name for the moon, from the legend of Chang'e's jade toad.

Stroke Order

蟾 chán

蜍 chú