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乌龟

烏龜
wūguī
noun #6,836

Measure Word

一只乌龟 zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 turtle
  2. 2 tortoise

Examples

HSK 2
孩子们喜欢看乌龟爬。
Háizi men xǐhuān kàn wūguī pá.
Children like watching turtles crawl.
HSK 7-9
池塘里有一只乌龟。
Chítáng lǐ yǒu yī zhī wūguī.
There is a turtle in the pond.
HSK 7-9
乌龟的寿命很长。
Wūguī de shòumìng hěn cháng.
Turtles have a very long lifespan.

Tips

culture
In Chinese culture, turtles symbolize longevity and wisdom. However, calling someone 乌龟 or 龟 can be a strong insult, implying their partner is unfaithful (cuckold).
memory
乌 (black/crow) + 龟 (turtle) - picture a dark-shelled turtle.

Stroke Order

乌 wū
龟 guī