蛁 (diāo) - A type of cicada & specifically refers to the summer cicada or a

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蛁 · diāo

A type of cicada;

specifically refers to the summer cicada or a kind of large cicada.

A type of cicadaspecifically refers to the summer cicada or a

Usage highlights

Summer cicadaCicada chirpingCicada specimenCicada shellCicada genus

Synonyms

  • 蝉— cicada (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The summer cicada (蛁蟟) chirps loudly in the trees.
  • He collected an insect specimen of the genus Cicadetta (蛁蟟属).
  • The sound of the cicada (蛁) is a hallmark of summer.

Collocations

  • Summer cicada(蛁蟟)
  • Cicada chirping(蛁鸣)
  • Cicada specimen(蛁标本)
  • Cicada shell(蛁壳)
  • Cicada genus(蛁属)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, cicadas are often associated with summer, rebirth, and immortality.
  • The cicada's molting process has been used as a symbol of transformation and renewal.

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