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Definition
A mythological giant sea turtle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a legendary sea turtle of immense size, often depicted in mythology as supporting the world or mountains on its back. It is rarely used in casual conversation except when referencing the idiom 獨佔鼇頭, which describes someone who achieves the highest rank or success. Outside of this idiom, it is mostly found in literary texts or historical descriptions.
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Legend says there is a giant sea turtle swimming in the ocean.
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