蛅 (zhān) - A type of caterpillar & specifically refers to the larvae of certain moths,

蛅Tone 1

zhān ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

蛅 · zhān

A type of caterpillar;

specifically refers to the larvae of certain moths, particularly those with stinging hairs.

A type of caterpillarspecifically refers to the larvae of certain moths,

Usage highlights

蛅蟖蛅蟴蛅蟴类毛蛅蛅虫

Synonyms

  • 毛虫— caterpillar (general term)
  • 幼虫— larva (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The caterpillar (蛅蟖) was feeding on the leaf.
  • We found a hairy larva (蛅蟴) in the garden.
  • Some caterpillars (蛅蟴类) can cause skin irritation.

Collocations

  • caterpillar(蛅蟖)
  • hairy caterpillar(蛅蟴)
  • caterpillar species(蛅蟴类)
  • hairy stinging caterpillar(毛蛅)
  • caterpillar insect(蛅虫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing insects and agricultural pests.
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese natural history works for its distinctive appearance and stinging hairs.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized entomological contexts.

FAQ