gap3 naa2蛤乸
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Definition
A large frog or toad.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large frogs or toads, often used in the context of the famous idiom about things being too good to be true. It carries a slightly rustic or humorous tone compared to the standard word for frog, 青蛙. Using this term often evokes the imagery of the proverb rather than just describing the animal itself.
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zek3隻jekExamples
How could such a good deal just fall into your lap?
Related words
Common phrases
a big frog
frogs jumping on the street (idiomatic for easy gains)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 青蛙, which is the neutral, standard term for frog. Using 蛤乸 in a formal or scientific context sounds out of place and overly colloquial.
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Grammar guides
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