(dīng) - A type of dragonfly & an archaic character used in classical texts.

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dīng | 9 strokes | radical: 虫

· dīng

A type of dragonfly;

an archaic character used in classical texts.

A type of dragonflyan archaic character used in classical texts.

Usage highlights

DragonflyAncient insect nameClassical referenceEntomological term

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a type of dragonfly called 虰 (虰).
  • In entomology, 虰 refers to certain dragonfly species (虰).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (虰).

Collocations

  • Dragonfly(蜻蜓虰)
  • Ancient insect name(古虫名虰)
  • Classical reference(古典文献中的虰)
  • Entomological term(昆虫学术语虰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for certain dragonflies or similar insects.
  • Represents the detailed classification of insects in traditional Chinese natural history.

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