乌龟

烏龜

wūguī

noun #6,836

Measure Word

一只乌龟 zhī

Meanings

1 turtle
2 tortoise

Characters

turtle; tortoise

Examples

池塘里有一只乌龟。

Chítáng lǐ yǒu yī zhī wūguī.

There is a turtle in the pond.

乌龟的寿命很长。

Wūguī de shòumìng hěn cháng.

Turtles have a very long lifespan.

孩子们喜欢看乌龟爬。

Háizi men xǐhuān kàn wūguī pá.

Children like watching turtles crawl.

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