蚗 (jué) - Ancient name for a type of firefly or & also refers to a cicada-like insect mentioned in

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jué ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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蚗 · jué

Ancient name for a type of firefly or glowworm;

also refers to a cicada-like insect mentioned in classical texts.

Ancient name for a type of firefly oralso refers to a cicada-like insect mentioned in

Usage highlights

Ancient insect nameClassical referenceRare characterTextual mention

Synonyms

  • 萤— firefly (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 蚗 insect (蚗).
  • Some scholars identify 蚗 as a type of firefly (萤火虫).
  • The character 蚗 appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学).

Collocations

  • Ancient insect name(古虫名)
  • Classical reference(古典引用)
  • Rare character(稀有字)
  • Textual mention(文本提及)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for a specific insect.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.

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