蛡 (yì) - Ant & refers to ants in general, particularly flying ants

蛡Tone 4

yì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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蛡 · yì

Ant;

refers to ants in general, particularly flying ants or termites.

Antrefers to ants in general, particularly flying ants

Usage highlights

Flying antsAnt colonyTermite moundAnt infestationWinged antsAnt larvae

Synonyms

  • 蚂蚁— ant (more common term)
  • 白蚁— termite (specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There are many ants in the garden (花园里有很多蛡).
  • Flying ants swarm after rain (雨后飞蛡成群).
  • Termites can damage wooden structures (蛡能破坏木结构).

Collocations

  • Flying ants(飞蛡)
  • Ant colony(蛡群)
  • Termite mound(蛡巢)
  • Ant infestation(蛡患)
  • Winged ants(有翅蛡)
  • Ant larvae(蛡幼虫)

Idioms

  • Like ants on a hot pan(如蛡在热锅)
  • Ants moving house(蛡搬家)
  • Ants climbing a tree(蛡上树)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, ants symbolize diligence, teamwork, and perseverance.
  • Ants are often used in idioms to describe small but numerous things or collective effort.
  • Flying ants (飞蛡) are sometimes seen as omens of coming rain in folk beliefs.

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