How to read tortoise?

How do you pronounce turtles? Gu, Jin and Qi.

I. Interpretation

1, Gu: Turtle is a reptile, which usually refers to the general name of turtles, such as green-haired turtle and Brazilian red-eared turtle. Turtle is also used in some words, such as "turtle" refers to a reptile with a hard shell, and "crack" refers to the cracking of skin due to dryness.

2.jūn: Turtle is an ancient divination tool, also known as "Turtle Strategy". In ancient times, people predicted the future by observing the cracks in turtle shells. Words such as "tortoise divination" and "tortoise divination" are often used to indicate divination, fortune telling and other activities.

3, qiū: Turtle is a kind of god beast in ancient legends, called "God Turtle". In ancient literature, turtles are usually described as having the characteristics of longevity and auspiciousness, and sometimes regarded as a symbol of wisdom.

Second, the source

1, the word "turtle" first appeared in Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty. It's hieroglyphics, and its original meaning is animals. With the development of Chinese characters, the word "turtle" has gradually extended various meanings. "chapped" refers to dry land and chapped skin, and "turtle back" refers to the elderly.

2. In ancient literature, the word "turtle" was also used to indicate divination, fortune telling and other activities. "Zuo Zhuan" records, "If you want to predict, I will invite turtles." It means "Do you want to do divination? I can ask you to use the tortoise for divination. "

In ancient culture, "turtle" was also regarded as a mascot, and was often used as a treasure of town houses. In traditional buildings, some houses will put a chinemys reevesii in the gate or hall, which means auspiciousness, longevity and well-being.

Third, the definition of word combinations

1, scarab for wine: it means to untie scarab for wine. Described as open-minded and binge drinking.

2. Return to the Dragon in the Face of the Wind: The tortoise is one of the four spirits. It is the Xuanwu of heaven, who uses Xiao Kun and is in charge of the land in the north. These four represent the four directions of the universe.

3. Longevity of Turtle Crane: It is a tribute to wish people a long life.

An example of a turtle

1. His turtle is very cute. Every time I see it crawling around, it makes people feel very happy.

In ancient times, people often made coins with tortoise shells, because turtles were regarded as auspicious things.

Although the tortoise has a long life, there is still time. This poem expresses the ruthlessness of time. Even if you live as long as a tortoise, your life will come to an end.

This novel tells a story about a turtle, which is very mysterious and attractive.

The cracked land needs watering and wetting, otherwise the plants will not grow.

That antique collector has a soft spot for antiques made of tortoise shells.

Scientists are studying how to predict earthquakes by observing the behavior of turtles.

Ancient rulers often used turtles as symbols, implying longevity and good luck.

He was very lucky to find a floating turtle by the river.

10, old people like to keep turtles because it symbolizes longevity and well-being.