蚓 (yǐn) - Earthworm — a type of annelid worm that

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Earthworm — a type of annelid worm that lives in soil and helps aerate it.

Earthworm — a type of annelid worm that

Usage highlights

EarthwormEarthworm castEarthworm farmingEarthworm enzymeEarthwheel

Synonyms

  • 蚯蚓— earthworm (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The earthworm (蚯蚓) burrows through the soil.
  • Earthworms are beneficial for agriculture (蚓对农业有益).
  • He used earthworms as fishing bait (用蚓作鱼饵).

Collocations

  • Earthworm(蚯蚓)
  • Earthworm cast(蚓粪)
  • Earthworm farming(养蚓)
  • Earthworm enzyme(蚓激酶)
  • Earthwheel(a rare term; 蚓轮)

Idioms

  • Like an earthworm piercing through hard soil(蚓穿硬土)
  • The wisdom of the earthworm(蚓的智慧)
  • Earthworm's trail(蚓迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, earthworms are seen as beneficial creatures that improve soil fertility.
  • Earthworms are sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine for their purported health benefits.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing small, industrious creatures.

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