縮頭烏龜

suk1 tau4 wu1 gwai1

a turtle that pulls its head in · (fig.) coward · chicken

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. a turtle that pulls its head in
  2. (fig.) coward
  3. chicken

Written Forms

縮頭烏龜Traditional · Main Form
缩头乌龟Alternate Form

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