蚴 (yòu) - A larva & especially referring to the larvae of certain parasites

蚴Tone 4

yòu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

蚴 · yòu

A larva;

especially referring to the larvae of certain parasites or insects;

also used in classical texts to describe something curling or coiling.

A larvaespecially referring to the larvae of certain parasitesalso used in classical texts to describe something

Usage highlights

Parasite larvaMosquito larvaCoiled dragonCurling motionLarval stageTrematode larva

Synonyms

  • 幼虫— larva (general term)
  • 幼体— young form, juvenile stage

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The parasite's larval stage (蚴) develops in the host.
  • Observe the mosquito larva (子蚴) under the microscope.
  • The coiled dragon (蚴虬) motif appears in ancient art.
  • The text describes the curling motion (蚴蟉) of the serpent.

Collocations

  • Parasite larva(寄生虫蚴)
  • Mosquito larva(子蚴)
  • Coiled dragon(蚴虬)
  • Curling motion(蚴蟉)
  • Larval stage(蚴期)
  • Trematode larva(吸虫蚴)

Idioms

  • Coiling and twisting(蚴蟉虬龙)
  • The dragon curls its body(龙蚴虬屈)
  • Winding like a larva(蚴蟉蜿蜒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and parasitology, 蚴 refers to the larval stages of parasites that cause diseases.
  • In classical literature, 蚴 describes the coiling, sinuous movements of dragons and serpents, conveying a sense of hidden power and potential.
  • The character appears in specialized biological contexts and classical poetic descriptions rather than everyday modern usage.

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