蚞 (mù) - A type of cicada & used in the name of a specific cicada

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mù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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蚞 · mù

A type of cicada;

used in the name of a specific cicada species (蜩蚞).

A type of cicadaused in the name of a specific cicada

Usage highlights

蜩蚞 cicada蚞蝉秋蚞寒蚞

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada (general term)
  • 蜩— cicada (classical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 蜩蚞 (tiao2 mu4) is a type of cicada mentioned in ancient texts.
  • In some regional dialects, 蚞 refers to certain cicada species.
  • Ancient texts describe the 蚞 cicada's seasonal appearance.

Collocations

  • 蜩蚞 cicada(蜩蚞)
  • 蚞蝉(蚞蝉)
  • 秋蚞(秋蚞)
  • 寒蚞(寒蚞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific name for a type of cicada.
  • Cicadas in Chinese culture often symbolize rebirth, immortality, and the arrival of summer.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized contexts.

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