soft-shelled turtle; Asian giant softshell turtle
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soft-shelled turtle; specifically the Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) or similar large freshwater turtles
The name literally means 'scabby-headed turtle,' referring to the wrinkled, leathery skin on the head and neck. In some dialects, it may also refer to the common Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis).
Hé河
lǐ里
yǒu有
zhī只
lài癞
tóu头
yuán鼋
。
There is a soft-shelled turtle in the river.
Lài癞
tóu头
yuán鼋
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
gǔ古
lǎo老
ér而
xī稀
yǒu有
de的
dòng动
wù物
。
The Asian giant softshell turtle is an ancient and rare animal.
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Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
de的
lài癞
tóu头
yuán鼋
jiù就
shì是
zhǐ指
zhè这
zhǒng种
dà大
xíng型
biē鳖
lèi类
。
The 'laitouyuan' recorded in ancient texts refers to this type of large turtle.