蛃 (bǐng) - Bing — a type of primitive wingless insect,

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Bing — a type of primitive wingless insect, specifically referring to silverfish or bristletails in the order Thysanura.

Bing — a type of primitive wingless insect,

Usage highlights

SilverfishBristletailLepismatidae familyInsect order Thysanura

Synonyms

  • 衣鱼— Silverfish (alternative common name)
  • 蠹鱼— Bookworm/silverfish (literary term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Silverfish (衣蛃) are common household pests.
  • The bristletail (石蛃) lives in damp environments.
  • Lepismatidae insects (蛃科) are ancient and wingless.

Collocations

  • Silverfish(衣蛃)
  • Bristletail(石蛃)
  • Lepismatidae family(蛃科)
  • Insect order Thysanura(蛃目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蛃 refers to primitive insects like silverfish that have existed for millions of years.
  • These insects are often found in homes feeding on starchy materials like book bindings and clothing.

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