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mythological turtle

  • created sense approved 赑屃/贔屭 · bì​xì · mythological turtle

    赑屃 / 贔屭

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    mythological turtle

    a Chinese mythological creature resembling a dragon-headed turtle, capable of bearing heavy loads and often used as a stone base for steles

    传说中赑屃是龙的儿子,力大无穷,常被刻成石碑的基座。

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  • created sense approved 赑屃/贔屭 · bì​xì · strenuous

    赑屃 / 贔屭

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    strenuous

    exerting great force or strength; strenuous

    其书法风格雄健,尽显赑屃之气。

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