蛓 (cì) - A type of hairy caterpillar & stinging caterpillar

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蛓 · cì

A type of hairy caterpillar;

stinging caterpillar;

also refers to something prickly or irritating.

A type of hairy caterpillarstinging caterpillaralso refers to something prickly or irritating.

Usage highlights

Hairy caterpillarStinging caterpillarCaterpillar hairsPrickly caterpillarCaterpillar sting

Synonyms

  • 毛虫— hairy caterpillar (general term)
  • 刺毛虫— stinging caterpillar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The caterpillar (蛓毛虫) has stinging hairs.
  • He touched a hairy caterpillar (蛓) and got a rash.
  • The plant has prickly hairs like a caterpillar (蛓毛).

Collocations

  • Hairy caterpillar(蛓毛虫)
  • Stinging caterpillar(刺蛓)
  • Caterpillar hairs(蛓毛)
  • Prickly caterpillar(毛蛓)
  • Caterpillar sting(蛓刺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing hairy, stinging caterpillars.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized biological contexts.
  • Often associated with the concept of something irritating or causing discomfort.

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