蚃 (xiǎng) - A type of insect & mole cricket

蚃Tone 3

xiǎng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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蚃 · xiǎng

A type of insect;

mole cricket;

also refers to a sound made by certain insects.

A type of insectmole cricketalso refers to a sound made by certain

Usage highlights

Mole cricketInsect soundInsect type

Synonyms

  • 蝼蛄— mole cricket (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mole cricket (蚃) is an insect that burrows underground.
  • Ancient texts mention the sound of insects (蚃鸣).
  • Some regional dialects use this character for specific insects.

Collocations

  • Mole cricket(蚃)
  • Insect sound(蚃鸣)
  • Insect type(蚃类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for certain insects.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.

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