蚧 (jiè) - A type of clam or shellfish & used in the term 'gecko' (蛤蚧)

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蚧 · jiè

A type of clam or shellfish;

used in the term 'gecko' (蛤蚧);

also refers to a skin disease (scabies).

A type of clam or shellfishused in the term 'gecko' (蛤蚧)also refers to a skin disease (scabies).

Usage highlights

GeckoScabies miteClam shellToad and geckoGecko wine

Synonyms

  • 蛤蚧— Gecko (the reptile)
  • 疥— Scabies (the skin disease)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gecko is used in traditional medicine (蛤蚧).
  • He suffers from a skin condition (疥蚧).
  • This is a type of clam (蚧贝).

Collocations

  • Gecko(蛤蚧)
  • Scabies mite(疥蚧)
  • Clam shell(蚧壳)
  • Toad and gecko(蟾蚧)
  • Gecko wine(蚧酒)

Idioms

  • Toads and geckos(蟾蜍蚧虺)
  • Gecko clinging to the wall(蚧附墙壁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known in modern Chinese through the term 蛤蚧 (gecko), which is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing various small creatures and skin conditions.
  • In naming contexts, it's rarely used due to its association with skin diseases and small creatures.

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