(yáng) - A dialectal word for ant & also used in some dialects to refer to

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yáng | 12 strokes | radical:

· yáng

A dialectal word for ant;

also used in some dialects to refer to small insects or mites.

A dialectal word for antalso used in some dialects to refer to

Usage highlights

antsmall miteinsect pestdialect term for ant

Synonyms

  • 蚂蚁ant (standard term)
  • ant (literary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There are ants (蚂蚁) on the ground, also called 蛘 in some dialects.
  • The dialect word for ant is 蛘子 (yángzi).
  • In some regions, small mites are referred to as 蛘虫 (yángchóng).

Collocations

  • ant (dialectal)(蛘子)
  • small mite(蛘虫)
  • insect pest(蛘害)
  • dialect term for ant(蚂蚁的方言叫法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a dialectal character used in certain regional Chinese dialects.
  • Not commonly used in standard Mandarin or formal writing.

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