Sunday, May 21, 2023

Turtle Gift, Symbol of Longevity in Chinese Culture

 

This turtle is a gift from a friend a couple days ago. I think it has a cute personality and smile. My friend moved to the USA from China and told me that in China the turtle symbolizes longevity and also power and tenacity. A great gift for this senior citizen. I think the turtle is a girl, do you have any ideas on what I shall name her?



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22 comments:

  1. NanaDianaMay 21, 2023 at 4:08 AM

    I didn't know that is what it meant. What a sweet gift! xo Diana

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksMay 21, 2023 at 7:20 AM

    She's lovely! How about Tessa the Turtle?

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  3. BetsyMay 21, 2023 at 8:53 AM

    That is such a cute turtle. Tammy Turtle sounds great.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  4. ShugMay 21, 2023 at 9:08 AM

    I have always found turtles to be very interesting. We might not ever get anything done if we moved as slow as they move, but I don't see that there would be much stress if we did

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  5. DawnTreaderMay 21, 2023 at 9:32 AM

    Cute turtle. You could perhaps ask your friend who gave it to you about an appropriate Chinese name...?

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  6. TaborMay 21, 2023 at 9:57 AM

    here is a good link....
    https://www.reptiledirect.com/turtle-names/#Funny%20Turtle%20Names

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  7. MariMay 21, 2023 at 10:37 AM

    I like your turtle! My name suggestion is Tessa.

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  8. Salty Pumpkin StudioMay 21, 2023 at 11:09 AM

    Flora is a pretty name for a cute turtle.

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  9. SandiMay 21, 2023 at 2:24 PM

    My husband's grandmother collected turtle figurines. She lived to be 92!

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  10. doriMay 21, 2023 at 3:27 PM

    What a nice present! How do you like the name Tiguli or Chigui or another name with some experiment-sound from China?

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  11. Margaret DMay 21, 2023 at 11:23 PM

    It's a very pretty one.

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  12. Valerie-JaelMay 22, 2023 at 1:09 AM

    d a turtle when I was a kit, and called her Tuttle Turtle! Hugs, Valerie

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  13. meandmysmallcornerMay 22, 2023 at 7:57 AM


    A very cute girl turtle with a posy of flowers on her back. A lovely gift from your friend.

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  14. acorn hollowMay 23, 2023 at 5:11 AM

    a very sweet turtle and a lovely gift
    Cathy

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  15. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 24, 2023 at 7:25 AM

    A very sweet gift. Since rescuing Tofu the Tortoise 5 years ago, I've started collecting little turtle figurines. Did you decide on a name?

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  16. WandaMay 24, 2023 at 10:10 PM

    What a precious little turtle...from China...How about Cherry Blossom.

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  17. DeeMay 25, 2023 at 11:37 AM

    Dear Terra, what a lovely ceramic turtle, carrying her posies on her back. Looking at her brought a smile to my face and so the word "Joy" came to mind. That's my suggestion for a name. Hope all is well. Peace from Dee and the cats.

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  18. Shiju SugunanMay 25, 2023 at 10:49 PM

    Such a lovely and meaningful gift! How about "Mei," which means "beautiful" in Chinese?

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  19. magiceyeMay 27, 2023 at 6:05 AM

    Pretty gift with interesting symbolism.

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  20. PamMay 27, 2023 at 1:28 PM

    A sweet gift indeed.

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  21. SusanJune 4, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    How about "Flora?" You know, it's funny you have a post on your beautiful turtle. The other day, a lady was standing on the side of a road pointing at something . I slowed down my car, wondering what she was referring to. It was a turtle crossing the road ahead. I wonder if my car would have gone over it by mistake if she hadn't alerted me! Holy smokers.

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  22. Susan KaneJune 8, 2023 at 10:24 AM

    How about Tina? She is mighty pretty.

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