In our daily life, we often hear the words "turtle" and "king eight", but many people may not know the difference between them. In fact, the tortoise and the king are two different animals, and they have different appearance characteristics and living habits.
First, let's take a look at the turtle. A turtle is a reptile with a round body and a hard carapace that can be retracted into the head and limbs. Turtles are slow moving, prefer to crawl in water or on land, and they usually feed on plants, insects, and small animals. In traditional Chinese culture, turtles are seen as a symbol of longevity because they can live for a long time, with some species even living for hundreds of years.
On the other hand, Wang Ba is a crustacean with an oval body and a hard carapace, and its head and limbs cannot be retracted into the shell. The king is also relatively slow-moving, usually living in water, feeding on plants, small animals, and insects. Although there are some similarities between the king and the tortoise, their body forms and living habits are still different.
In addition to the difference in appearance, the turtle and the king also have a big difference in cultural symbolism. In traditional Chinese culture, the turtle is regarded as a mascot, symbolizing longevity, health, and happiness. And Wang Ba is regarded as an unlucky thing, because it has the word "eight" in its name, which is homophonic with the word "ba", and some people believe that it represents the power of **.
In addition, the turtle and the king also have different values in terms of ecological protection. Due to their scarcity, turtles have been listed as national protected animals, and their living environment has received more attention and protection. Wang Ba, on the other hand, is not a protected animal, and there are more of them, so they are relatively not particularly precious.
Summary: Although the turtle and the king are both animals, there is a big difference between them. Understanding the differences between them will not only help us better recognize the two animals, but it will also allow us to better understand the symbolism in traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, we must also respect and protect their living environment, and do not capture and harm them at will.