虷 (hán) - Small worm, especially one found in stagnant water

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hán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

虷 · hán

Small worm, especially one found in stagnant water or mud.

Small worm, especially one found in stagnant water

Usage highlights

Small wormWorm in waterTiny aquatic wormMud wormMicroscopic worm

Synonyms

  • 虫— insect/worm (general term)
  • 蠕虫— helminth/worm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond water was full of tiny worms (虷).
  • He studied microorganisms including rotifers and small worms (虷).
  • The ancient text mentioned creatures found in muddy water (虷).

Collocations

  • Small worm(虷)
  • Worm in water(水虷)
  • Tiny aquatic worm(虷虫)
  • Mud worm(泥虷)
  • Microscopic worm(微虷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Zhuangzi, referring to minute creatures.
  • Represents the concept of the very small and insignificant in Daoist philosophy.
  • Used in traditional descriptions of aquatic micro-organisms.

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