龟 guī turtle
turtle; tortoise; cuckold
How to remember 龟: ⺈ bow + {46} electricity = turtle. The boy aims his toy bow at the lamp, the lights die in a crackle of electricity, and under the sofa hides his frightened turtle.
Component breakdown
龟 = ⺈ bow + {46} electricity
- ⺈ bow
- {46} electricity
The boy aims his toy bow at the lamp, the lights die in a crackle of electricity, and under the sofa hides his frightened turtle.
How it is used
- A turtle/tortoise: 乌龟 (wūguī) tortoise, 海龟 (hǎiguī) sea turtle. As guī it's neutral, but 乌龟/王八 carry an old insult sense (cuckold), so it can be a slur - use with care.
- Second reading jūn: 龟裂 (jūnliè) to crack/fissure (of dry earth or skin).