蚈 (qiān) - A type of firefly & glowworm

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蚈 · qiān

A type of firefly;

glowworm;

also an ancient name for a type of centipede.

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Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 萤— firefly (more common modern term)
  • 蜈蚣— centipede (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The firefly (蚈) glowed in the dark night.
  • Ancient texts mention the centipede (蚈) as a medicinal ingredient.
  • He studied various insects including the firefly (蚈).

Collocations

  • firefly(蚈火)
  • glowworm(蚈虫)
  • centipede(蚈蚣)
  • insect specimen(蚈标本)
  • nocturnal insect(夜蚈)

Cultural background

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

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