蚑 (qí) - A type of insect & to crawl

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qí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

蚑 · qí

A type of insect;

to crawl;

also refers to a legendary creature or a type of movement.

A type of insectto crawlalso refers to a legendary creature or a

Usage highlights

Crawling insectsQí creatureCreeping movementInsect crawlingQí and qiǒng

Synonyms

  • 爬— to crawl
  • 蠕— to wriggle, to squirm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The insect crawled slowly (虫蚑而行).
  • Ancient texts mention the qí creature (蚑兽).
  • The movement of the qí was described as creeping (蚑行).

Collocations

  • Crawling insects(蚑虫)
  • Qí creature(蚑兽)
  • Creeping movement(蚑行)
  • Insect crawling(虫蚑)
  • Qí and qiǒng(蚑蛷)

Idioms

  • Creeping and crawling(蚑行哙息)
  • Qí and qiǒng moving(蚑蛷蠕动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing insects or small creatures.
  • Used in some ancient texts to describe mythical or rare animals.
  • The character is relatively obscure in modern usage.

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