What is a turtle?

Turtle.

The turtle (yuan2) is a reptile and a type of turtle, also known as the turtle (bie1gui1). The turtle is a species of turtle unique to China and is found in rivers, lakes and paddy fields in southern China.

The turtle is a national first-level protected animal in China. Due to its gradual decline in numbers, it has become an endangered species. In traditional Chinese culture, the turtle is regarded as a symbol of longevity and good luck, and is widely used in culture, art and Feng Shui.