What is the main use of 曱?

Primarily used in the Cantonese term 曱甴 (yuēyóu) meaning 'cockroach'. It is rarely used independently in modern Chinese.

Is 曱 a common character?

No, it is considered a rare character and is not part of standard Mandarin vocabulary outside of the specific Cantonese term.

曱Tone 1

yuē ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 曰

A rare character historically meaning 'to take';

in modern usage, primarily appears in the Cantonese slang term 曱甴 (yuēyóu) meaning 'cockroach'.

A rare character historically meaning 'to take'in modern usage, primarily appears in the Cantonese

Cockroach in CantoneseRare character

Primarily known through its use in the Cantonese compound 曱甴 for 'cockroach'.
Considered a rare character in modern standard Chinese and not commonly used in isolation.