a land-dwelling or aquatic reptile with a bony or leathery shell

sea turtle

the sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis

to become dry and cracked, specifically referring to skin being damaged by cold or dryness

an insect belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, often characterized by a metallic shell

to hide or take cover in a fortified or safe position, often implying cowardice or a defensive stance

the shell of a tortoise

scarab beetle

the ventral part of a tortoise shell, frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine

tortoise shell

Prime tortoise of the record bureau, Song dynasty historical encyclopedia of political essays, autobiography, memorials and decrees, compiled 1005-1013 under Wang Qinruo and Yang Yi, 1000 scrolls

The Nine-tailed Turtle, a novel by late Qing novelist Zhang Chunfan

Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus)

a derogatory term used as an insult, equivalent to 'son of a bitch'

ancient Central Asian city state, flourished in first millennium AD, in modern Aksu, Xinjiang

tortoise shell

Formosan pit viper (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus)

a derogatory term used as an insult, similar to son of a bitch

Gumi city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

(Tw) (coll.) indecisive; fussy; nitpicking

Kikkoman, Japanese brand of soy sauce, food seasonings etc

the humpback cowry or Mauritius cowry (Mauritia mauritiana), a species of sea snail with a dark, humped shell

(slang) a man who grovels to a woman or accepts a subordinate or exploitative role in hopes of her approval

Lit. a tortoise laughing at a soft-shelled turtle for having no tail; fig. criticizing others for a fault that one also possesses; the pot calling the kettle black.

split-leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa), a tropical climbing plant popular as a houseplant

Armored warship used by Koreans against the Japanese during the Imjin War (1592-1598).

A medicinal herbal jelly traditionally made from powdered turtle shell and herbs, often consumed as a dessert for its cooling properties.

turtle-shaped plinth of a stele

extremely slow speed; as slow as a tortoise

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, US comic book series, first appeared in 1984, also films, video games etc

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

(Tw) to lose one's shirt (gambling); to meet with failure

(Taiwan) to doze off (from Taiwanese [[盹龟|盹龜|dun3 gui1]], Tai-lo pr. [tuh-ku])

a person who avoids challenges or hides from responsibility; a chicken

like mice trying to pull a turtle, having no way to grip it; used to describe being unable to find a starting point for a difficult or unfamiliar task

loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)

a wealthy or high-status husband or son-in-law, often considered an ideal or prestigious match

Volkswagen Beetle (Taiwan usage)