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- 1. mythological sea turtle
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Words Containing 鳌
see 博鰲鎮|博鳌镇[bó áo zhèn]
Bo'ao Forum for Asia (since 2001)
Bo'ao seaside resort, Hainan
to come first in triennial palace examinations (idiom, refers to the carved stone turtle head in front of the imperial palace, next to which the most successful candidate in the imperial examinations was entitled to stand)
to clap and dance with joy
debt as heavy as a mountain on a turtle's back