() - Zi — refers to a type of insect

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Zi — refers to a type of insect pest, specifically the armyworm that damages crops.

Zi — refers to a type of insect

Usage highlights

armyworm pestinsect damagecrop pestpest controlagricultural pest

Synonyms

  • insect, worm
  • type of insect
  • locust

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers need to control the armyworm (虸蚄) to protect their crops.
  • The fields were infested with pests (虫虸).
  • Agricultural experts study insect damage (虸害).

Collocations

  • armyworm pest(虸蚄)
  • insect damage(虸害)
  • crop pest(虸虫)
  • pest control(防虸)
  • agricultural pest(农虸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears primarily in agricultural contexts related to pest control.
  • It represents a specific type of destructive insect that threatens food production.

FAQ