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