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寄居蟹

jì jū xièdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
hermit crab
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

寄居蟹 寄居蟹 [ji4 ju1 xie4] /hermit crab/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 寄
    jì

    to entrust / to place in sb's care / (bound form) to depend on / to attach oneself to / to reside temporarily / (bound form) foster (as in 寄女[ji4 nu : 3] foster daughter) / to send by post / to mail

  • 居
    jī

    (archaic) sentence-final particle expressing a doubting attitude

    jū

    (literary) to reside / to live / (bound form) to occupy (a position) / (literary) to store up / (literary) to remain / to stay / (bound form) residence / dwelling / (bound form) used in names of restaurants

    Jū

    surname Ju

  • 蟹
    xiè

    crab

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