🇬🇧🇨🇳 crab - 螃蟹 : English Lesson

Meaning of "crab" ("螃蟹"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A crab is a small animal that lives in the ocean or on the beach, has a hard shell like armor, ten legs, and two big pinching claws it uses to grab food, defend itself, and sometimes wave hello in a very crabby way.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The crab walked sideways past me like it was trying to avoid awkward eye contact.

A crab ran over my toe, decided it was not food, and looked very disappointed in me.

The crab clicked its claws together like it was applauding my terrible sandcastle.

A crab crawled into Dad’s beach hat, and then Dad wore the world’s angriest fashion accessory.

Crabs can walk sideways super fast, which basically makes them the moonwalking ninjas of the ocean.

At the warm beach a child finds a small crab in the sand. The crab has a hard shell and two small claws. The child picks up the crab and it pinches the child's finger. The child drops the crab and it runs into a dark hole. The child laughs and watches the crab.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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