孒 (jué) - A variant form meaning 'larvae' or 'mosquito larvae' & also used as a variant of 孓.

孒Tone 2

jué ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 子

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孒 · jué

A variant form meaning 'larvae' or 'mosquito larvae';

also used as a variant of 孓.

A variant form meaning 'larvae' or 'mosquito larvae'also used as a variant of 孓.

Usage highlights

Mosquito larvaeVariant characterClassical usageRare character

Synonyms

  • 孓— variant form with similar meaning
  • 幼虫— larva

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mosquito larvae (孑孓) are often found in stagnant water.
  • The character 孒 is a variant form (孒 is a variant character).
  • In classical texts, it might appear in descriptions of small creatures.

Collocations

  • Mosquito larvae(孑孓)
  • Variant character(异体字)
  • Classical usage(古典用法)
  • Rare character(生僻字)

Idioms

  • 孑孓 alone(孑孓而行)
  • Solitary and isolated(孑然一身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in the compound 孑孓 (juéjué) meaning 'mosquito larvae'.
  • Considered a rare or variant character in modern usage.
  • Often confused with or used interchangeably with 孓 in some contexts.

FAQ