痋 (téng) - Parasitic worm & ancient term for a type of venomous insect

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痋 · téng

Parasitic worm;

ancient term for a type of venomous insect or parasite that causes illness.

Parasitic wormancient term for a type of venomous insect

Usage highlights

Venomous insectsParasitic wormsAncient cursesWorm poison

Synonyms

  • 蛊— venomous poison, bewitchment
  • 虫— insect, worm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention venomous insects (痋毒).
  • Some legends speak of parasitic worms (痋虫).
  • The character appears in tomb inscriptions about curses (痋咒).

Collocations

  • Venomous insects(痋毒)
  • Parasitic worms(痋虫)
  • Ancient curses(痋咒)
  • Worm poison(痋蛊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese medical and occult texts describing parasitic diseases.
  • Featured in tomb curse inscriptions warning of supernatural punishments.
  • Used in modern fantasy literature and games to represent parasitic magic.

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