蚳 (chí) - Ant eggs & ancient term for ant larvae or eggs, used

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chí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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蚳 · chí

Ant eggs;

ancient term for ant larvae or eggs, used in classical texts and as a rare surname.

Ant eggsancient term for ant larvae or eggs, used

Usage highlights

Ant eggsAnt larvaeAnt egg pasteRare surname

Synonyms

  • 蚁卵— ant eggs (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ant eggs were used in ancient medicine (蚳醢).
  • The character appears in classical texts like Mencius (如蚳鼀).
  • It can be found as a rare surname (姓蚳).

Collocations

  • Ant eggs(蚳卵)
  • Ant larvae(蚳虫)
  • Ant egg paste(蚳醢)
  • Rare surname(蚳姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like Mencius as a substance that could be collected.
  • Historically used in some medicinal or ritual contexts in very limited capacity.
  • Extremely rare as a surname in modern times.

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